015 — NGS NG0514 — Chicago, US

USNGStrigunknown#215377
Latitude
42.022293°
Longitude
-87.667041°
Ortho h
180.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation (trig) station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's integrated network of control points that establish the foundational reference framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located near Chicago, Illinois at 42.02229°N, -87.66704°W, this point serves as a horizontal control reference for professional surveyors conducting boundary surveys, engineering projects, and spatial data collection in the region. Trig stations of this classification were historically established to support large-scale surveying campaigns and continue to provide essential geodetic control. The horizontal coordinates of this benchmark have been precisely determined and documented within NGS records. Verification and maintenance of such reference points remain critical for ensuring the integrity of local and regional survey networks, allowing practitioners to tie their work to established datums and maintain consistency across multiple projects and jurisdictions.

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015 — NGS NG0514 — Chicago, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215377 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 180.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 42.022293°, -87.667041°, corresponding to 42° 1′ 20.25″ N, 87° 40′ 1.35″ 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 015 — NGS NG0514 — 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)42.022293, -87.667041
WGS84 (DMS)42° 1′ 20.25″ N, 87° 40′ 1.35″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation180.00 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
RV 15 — NGS NG0110 — Evanston, US
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H 18 — NGS NG0109 — Evanston, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
013 COC — NGS NG0502 — Chicago, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 274 — NGS NG0111 — Evanston, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV 16 — NGS NG0112 — Evanston, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 274 — NGS NG0107 — Chicago, US
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 015 — NGS NG0514 — Chicago, US?

015 — NGS NG0514 — Chicago, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215377 and sits at an elevation of 180.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 015 — NGS NG0514 — Chicago, US?

The position of 015 — NGS NG0514 — Chicago, US in WGS84 is 42.022293°, -87.667041° (decimal), or 42° 1′ 20.25″ N, 87° 40′ 1.35″ 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.