V 294 — NGS QK0398 — Clark Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#632774
Latitude
45.984167°
Longitude
-84.118889°
Ortho h
178.80 m
Verifications
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Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's trigonometric network, which establishes precise horizontal control across the United States. Located in Clark Township, Michigan, at coordinates 45.98417°N, 84.11889°W, this trig point served as a fundamental survey marker for mapping, engineering projects, and geodetic measurements in the region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to create a consistent reference framework for property surveys, infrastructure development, and cartography. The point's documented location in the NGS registry provides essential information for surveyors conducting boundary work, construction layout, or scientific research requiring accurate positional data. Verification and maintenance of such benchmarks remain valuable to the surveying profession, as they preserve the integrity of local and national coordinate systems and facilitate connections between contemporary survey work and historical geodetic records.

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V 294 — NGS QK0398 — Clark Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #632774 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 178.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.984167°, -84.118889°, corresponding to 45° 59′ 3.00″ N, 84° 7′ 8.00″ 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 V 294 — NGS QK0398 — Clark 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)45.984167, -84.118889
WGS84 (DMS)45° 59′ 3.00″ N, 84° 7′ 8.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation178.80 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
CD 9 — NGS QK0029 — Clark Township, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CD 8 — NGS QK0030 — Clark Township, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 294 — NGS QK0399 — Clark Township, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
12 RBC — NGS QK0028 — Detour Township, US
1.3 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Stevenson Point
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ALBANY — NGS QK0559 — Detour Township, US
2.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is V 294 — NGS QK0398 — Clark Township, US?

V 294 — NGS QK0398 — Clark Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #632774 and sits at an elevation of 178.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of V 294 — NGS QK0398 — Clark Township, US?

The position of V 294 — NGS QK0398 — Clark Township, US in WGS84 is 45.984167°, -84.118889° (decimal), or 45° 59′ 3.00″ N, 84° 7′ 8.00″ 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.