021 COC — NGS ME2682 — Chicago, US

USNGStrigunknown#215485
Latitude
41.866326°
Longitude
-87.608535°
Ortho h
183.30 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the foundational control framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located near Chicago, Illinois, this trig point serves as a precisely positioned reference for horizontal control, enabling surveyors and engineers to conduct accurate measurements and coordinate determinations in the region. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established to create a network of known points with accurate horizontal positions. Documentation and verification of such benchmarks remain valuable for modern surveying operations, GIS applications, and infrastructure projects. The station's coordinates are recorded at 41.86633°, -87.60853°. Maintaining awareness of these reference points and their availability supports continued accuracy in professional surveying work and spatial data collection throughout the area.

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021 COC — NGS ME2682 — Chicago, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215485 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 183.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.866326°, -87.608535°, corresponding to 41° 51′ 58.77″ N, 87° 36′ 30.72″ 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 021 COC — NGS ME2682 — 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)41.866326, -87.608535
WGS84 (DMS)41° 51′ 58.77″ N, 87° 36′ 30.72″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation183.30 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
ADLER PLANETARIUM TOP LT — NGS ME3230 — Chicago, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DALEY — NGS AC9170 — Chicago, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MEIGS FIELD AP STA B — NGS ME2665 — Chicago, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 169 — NGS ME1614 — Chicago, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 11 — NGS ME3242 — Chicago, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AIRPORT BN MEIGS FIELD CHICAGO — NGS ME2662
0.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 021 COC — NGS ME2682 — Chicago, US?

021 COC — NGS ME2682 — Chicago, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215485 and sits at an elevation of 183.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 021 COC — NGS ME2682 — Chicago, US?

The position of 021 COC — NGS ME2682 — Chicago, US in WGS84 is 41.866326°, -87.608535° (decimal), or 41° 51′ 58.77″ N, 87° 36′ 30.72″ 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.