SD4 — NGS DS3957 — Soo Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#632819
Latitude
46.249086°
Longitude
-84.109163°
Ellipsoidal h
141.79 m
Ortho h
178.36 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of precise control points that form the foundation of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located in Soo Township, Michigan, at coordinates 46.24909°N, 84.10916°W with an ellipsoidal elevation of 141.8 meters, this trig point serves as a reference for surveyors and mapping professionals conducting work in the Upper Peninsula region. As a monumented control station, it provides accurate horizontal and vertical positioning data for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. The NGS maintains and documents such benchmarks to ensure the integrity and consistency of spatial measurements across the nation. Periodic verification and documentation of these reference points remain essential for sustaining accurate surveying practices and supporting critical infrastructure development.

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SD4 — NGS DS3957 — Soo Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #632819 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 178.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 46.249086°, -84.109163°, corresponding to 46° 14′ 56.71″ N, 84° 6′ 32.99″ W in the traditional degrees-minutes-seconds format. This page is a self-updating reference — all data is aggregated from public open sources and cross-checked periodically against the originating agency.

Professional surveyors, engineers, and topographers use points like SD4 — NGS DS3957 — Soo Township, US to anchor total-station traverses, verify GNSS/RTK solutions, calibrate levelling instruments, and validate survey deliverables against known coordinates. The record on this page is refreshed daily via automated pipelines that monitor the public sources for any updates, corrections, or status changes.

Coordinate formats

WGS84 (decimal)46.249086, -84.109163
WGS84 (DMS)46° 14′ 56.71″ N, 84° 6′ 32.99″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation178.36 m
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Geodetic context in United States

The national geodetic reference in United States is maintained by National Geodetic Survey (NGS). The active datum is NAD83(2011) / NATRF2022 (active). Coordinates shown on this page are expressed in WGS84 (ETRF/ITRF-compatible) which is directly usable in most modern GNSS receivers. For cadastral work in United States you may need to convert to the local datum using the Coordinate Hub.

Browse the full list of indexed control points in United States from the country page.

Nearby benchmarks

The closest 6 indexed control points within roughly 50 km of this location:

US NGS · triangulation station
SLAB DOCK C9M 041 — NGS RJ1371 — Soo Township, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DEBRIS — NGS RJ0979
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RAINS — NGS RJ0889 — Soo Township, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RAINS WHARF C9M 034 — NGS RJ1357 — St. Joseph Township, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SEE IBC 1944 — NGS RJ0975 — St. Joseph Township, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NEE — NGS RJ0199 — Soo Township, US
0.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SD4 — NGS DS3957 — Soo Township, US?

SD4 — NGS DS3957 — Soo Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #632819 and sits at an elevation of 178.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SD4 — NGS DS3957 — Soo Township, US?

The position of SD4 — NGS DS3957 — Soo Township, US in WGS84 is 46.249086°, -84.109163° (decimal), or 46° 14′ 56.71″ N, 84° 6′ 32.99″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 16N (approx.).

How can I reach and visit this triangulation station?

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Is this point verified and usable for professional surveying?

This record has been community-verified 0 times. Data quality depends on the source: NGS and official national agency points are typically centimetre-accurate, OpenStreetMap survey points are metre-accurate, and GeoNames topographic landmarks (peaks, hills) are reference-grade only. Always cross-reference with the original agency datasheet before using this point for cadastral, legal, or safety-critical work.

Original source: this record was imported from ngs_public. Always refer to the original datasheet for the most up-to-date and authoritative data.