Y 294 — NGS QK0402 — Clark Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#633160
Latitude
45.983021°
Longitude
-84.172064°
Ellipsoidal h
151.31 m
Ortho h
187.66 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of horizontal control points that forms the foundation of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located in Clark Township, Michigan, at coordinates 45.98302° N, 84.17206° W with an ellipsoidal elevation of 151.3 meters, this trig point serves as a reference for surveying and mapping activities throughout the region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide accurate positional references for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. The point's documented location and elevation enable surveyors and geospatial professionals to tie local measurements to the national coordinate system. Verification and maintenance of such benchmarks remain essential for ensuring the integrity of surveying work and supporting infrastructure development, land administration, and scientific research across multiple disciplines.

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Y 294 — NGS QK0402 — 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 #633160 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 187.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.983021°, -84.172064°, corresponding to 45° 58′ 58.88″ N, 84° 10′ 19.43″ 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 Y 294 — NGS QK0402 — 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)45.983021, -84.172064
WGS84 (DMS)45° 58′ 58.88″ N, 84° 10′ 19.43″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation187.66 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 6 — NGS QK0032 — Clark Township, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Z 294 — NGS QK0403 — Clark Township, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CD 7 — NGS QK0031 — Clark Township, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 294 — NGS QK0400 — Clark Township, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
11 RBC — NGS QK0401 — Clark Township, US
1.7 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Beaver Tail Point
1.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is Y 294 — NGS QK0402 — Clark Township, US?

Y 294 — NGS QK0402 — Clark Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #633160 and sits at an elevation of 187.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of Y 294 — NGS QK0402 — Clark Township, US?

The position of Y 294 — NGS QK0402 — Clark Township, US in WGS84 is 45.983021°, -84.172064° (decimal), or 45° 58′ 58.88″ N, 84° 10′ 19.43″ 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.