001 COC — NGS ME3067 — Chicago, US

USNGStrigunknown#215711
Latitude
41.983453°
Longitude
-87.816701°
Ortho h
200.40 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Trig stations serve as precisely positioned reference points that enable surveyors, engineers, and cartographers to conduct accurate measurements and coordinate spatial data across regions and projects. Located near Chicago, Illinois, this point contributes to the NGS horizontal control network in the Midwest. The coordinates provided have been determined through established geodetic methods and are maintained in the NGS database for public access and verification. Surveyors undertaking work in this area can reference this benchmark to ensure consistency, accuracy, and traceability of their measurements to the national datum. Verification and documentation of such points remain essential to maintaining the integrity of regional survey networks and supporting infrastructure development, boundary determination, and geographic information systems management.

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001 COC — NGS ME3067 — Chicago, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215711 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 200.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.983453°, -87.816701°, corresponding to 41° 59′ 0.43″ N, 87° 49′ 0.12″ 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 001 COC — NGS ME3067 — Chicago, 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)41.983453, -87.816701
WGS84 (DMS)41° 59′ 0.43″ N, 87° 49′ 0.12″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation200.40 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
STD 444 COC — NGS ME3069 — Chicago, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
STD 570 COC — NGS ME3065 — Chicago, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CAN — NGS ME3074 — Chicago, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MSD 224 4 COC — NGS ME3076 — Chicago, US
2.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
STD 447 COC — NGS ME3078 — Chicago, US
2.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 12 — NGS ME3234 — Chicago, US
2.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 001 COC — NGS ME3067 — Chicago, US?

001 COC — NGS ME3067 — Chicago, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215711 and sits at an elevation of 200.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 001 COC — NGS ME3067 — Chicago, US?

The position of 001 COC — NGS ME3067 — Chicago, US in WGS84 is 41.983453°, -87.816701° (decimal), or 41° 59′ 0.43″ N, 87° 49′ 0.12″ 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?

Use the satellite imagery above to see the surrounding area. You can open this location directly in Google Maps, Google Earth, Bing Maps, or OpenStreetMap using the buttons provided. Many geodetic points are accessible to the public; some are on protected or private land — check local regulations before any field visit. Always bring documentation or your credentials if you plan to use the marker for professional measurement.

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.