TS 36 USLS 1878 — NGS RJ0900 — St. Joseph Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#632922
Latitude
46.312637°
Longitude
-84.113143°
Ortho h
179.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes and maintains the foundational geodetic control for the United States. Trig stations serve as primary control points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across regions and disciplines. Located near St. Joseph Township in Michigan's Upper Peninsula at coordinates 46.31264°N, 84.11314°W, this point contributes to the horizontal control network in this area. The absence of recorded elevation data does not diminish its value for planimetric surveys and positioning work. Verification and documentation of such benchmark locations remain essential for surveyors and engineers who rely on stable, accurately positioned control points. Maintaining records of these stations supports continuity in surveying practices and ensures consistency in future projects that may reference this point as part of the broader geodetic infrastructure.

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TS 36 USLS 1878 — NGS RJ0900 — St. Joseph Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #632922 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 179.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 46.312637°, -84.113143°, corresponding to 46° 18′ 45.49″ N, 84° 6′ 47.32″ 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 TS 36 USLS 1878 — NGS RJ0900 — St. Joseph 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)46.312637, -84.113143
WGS84 (DMS)46° 18′ 45.49″ N, 84° 6′ 47.32″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation179.00 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
REF MON 18 IWC 1911 — NGS RJ0930 — St. Joseph Township, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
STRIBLING POINT C7M 004 — NGS RJ1375 — St. Joseph Township, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MUD IBC 1944 — NGS RJ0905 — St. Joseph Township, US
0.4 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · point
Stribling Point
0.5 km away · CA
US NGS · triangulation station
JOSEPH IBC 1944 — NGS RJ0895 — St. Joseph Township, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TS 34 USLS 1878 — NGS RJ0926 — St. Joseph Township, US
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is TS 36 USLS 1878 — NGS RJ0900 — St. Joseph Township, US?

TS 36 USLS 1878 — NGS RJ0900 — St. Joseph Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #632922 and sits at an elevation of 179.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of TS 36 USLS 1878 — NGS RJ0900 — St. Joseph Township, US?

The position of TS 36 USLS 1878 — NGS RJ0900 — St. Joseph Township, US in WGS84 is 46.312637°, -84.113143° (decimal), or 46° 18′ 45.49″ N, 84° 6′ 47.32″ 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.