TS 45 — NGS RJ0946 — Sugar Island Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#632896
Latitude
46.344538°
Longitude
-84.127885°
Ortho h
176.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's trig network, which establishes the foundational control framework for surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Located in Sugar Island Township, Michigan, at coordinates 46.34454°N, 84.12789°W, this point serves as a horizontal control station for regional geodetic work. Trig stations function as precisely positioned reference marks that enable surveyors and engineers to conduct accurate measurements and establish local coordinate systems. The network of such points provides the geometric backbone for boundary surveys, infrastructure development, and cartographic projects. Documentation and periodic verification of these stations remain essential for maintaining the integrity of the national geodetic infrastructure. Their preservation ensures continuity of surveying standards and supports accurate positioning for both traditional and modern measurement techniques including GNSS operations.

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TS 45 — NGS RJ0946 — Sugar Island Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #632896 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 176.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 46.344538°, -84.127885°, corresponding to 46° 20′ 40.34″ N, 84° 7′ 40.39″ 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 45 — NGS RJ0946 — Sugar Island 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)46.344538, -84.127885
WGS84 (DMS)46° 20′ 40.34″ N, 84° 7′ 40.39″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation176.00 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
TS 45 ECC — NGS RJ0945
0.0 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Elisha Point
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TS B USLS 1881 ECC 1944 — NGS RJ0920 — Laird Township, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TS B USLS 1881 — NGS RJ0918 — Laird Township, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GUS — NGS RJ0924
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PIER IBC 1944 — NGS RJ0915 — Laird Township, US
0.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is TS 45 — NGS RJ0946 — Sugar Island Township, US?

TS 45 — NGS RJ0946 — Sugar Island Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #632896 and sits at an elevation of 176.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of TS 45 — NGS RJ0946 — Sugar Island Township, US?

The position of TS 45 — NGS RJ0946 — Sugar Island Township, US in WGS84 is 46.344538°, -84.127885° (decimal), or 46° 20′ 40.34″ N, 84° 7′ 40.39″ 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.