007 COC — NGS ME2878 — Chicago, US

USNGStrigunknown#215691
Latitude
41.976296°
Longitude
-87.748148°
Ortho h
186.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which forms the foundation of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Positioned near Chicago, Illinois at coordinates 41.97630°, -87.74815°, this trig point serves as a fixed reference for surveying and mapping operations across its region. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established to create accurate positional control networks. They enable surveyors, engineers, and cartographers to reference local measurements to the national coordinate system. The precise location of this benchmark provides essential data for boundary surveys, construction projects, and spatial analysis. Verification and documentation of such geodetic control points remains valuable for ensuring positional accuracy in surveying work. As surveying technology evolves, maintaining records of these established reference points supports both historical continuity and contemporary measurement integrity.

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007 COC — NGS ME2878 — Chicago, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215691 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 186.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.976296°, -87.748148°, corresponding to 41° 58′ 34.67″ N, 87° 44′ 53.33″ 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 007 COC — NGS ME2878 — 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)41.976296, -87.748148
WGS84 (DMS)41° 58′ 34.67″ N, 87° 44′ 53.33″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation186.00 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
CHICAGO WEDC RAD TOWER — NGS ME3053
2.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHICAGO QUEEN ST CH SPIRE — NGS ME2866
2.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CALDWELL AZ MK — NGS ME3086 — Chicago, US
2.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CALDWELL — NGS ME3052 — Chicago, US
2.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SK001 — NGS AJ2488 — Skokie, US
3.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FOSTER — NGS ME2849 — Chicago, US
3.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 007 COC — NGS ME2878 — Chicago, US?

007 COC — NGS ME2878 — Chicago, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215691 and sits at an elevation of 186.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 007 COC — NGS ME2878 — Chicago, US?

The position of 007 COC — NGS ME2878 — Chicago, US in WGS84 is 41.976296°, -87.748148° (decimal), or 41° 58′ 34.67″ N, 87° 44′ 53.33″ 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.