027 COC — NGS ME2754 — Chicago, US

USNGStrigunknown#215477
Latitude
41.862986°
Longitude
-87.701979°
Ortho h
181.40 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of monumented control points that establish the geometric framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located near Chicago, Illinois, at coordinates 41.86299° N, 87.70198° W, this trig point serves as a fixed reference for local and regional survey work. Triangulation stations of this type were historically observed and positioned to provide accurate horizontal control for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and cartographic efforts. The point's inclusion in the NGS registry ensures its availability for verification and use by surveying professionals conducting boundary work, construction layout, or geographic data collection in the area. Regular documentation and recovery of such control points remains important for maintaining survey accuracy and consistency across jurisdictions.

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027 COC — NGS ME2754 — Chicago, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215477 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 181.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.862986°, -87.701979°, corresponding to 41° 51′ 46.75″ N, 87° 42′ 7.12″ 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 027 COC — NGS ME2754 — 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)41.862986, -87.701979
WGS84 (DMS)41° 51′ 46.75″ N, 87° 42′ 7.12″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation181.40 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
028 COC — NGS ME2783 — Chicago, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DOUGLAS — NGS ME2753 — Chicago, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHICAGO HOLY CORINTHIANS SPIRE — NGS ME2747
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHICAGO LADY OF SORROWS SPIRE — NGS ME2854
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHICAGO ST PAUL CH SPIRE — NGS ME2742
2.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
030 COC — NGS ME2777 — Chicago, US
2.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 027 COC — NGS ME2754 — Chicago, US?

027 COC — NGS ME2754 — Chicago, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215477 and sits at an elevation of 181.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 027 COC — NGS ME2754 — Chicago, US?

The position of 027 COC — NGS ME2754 — Chicago, US in WGS84 is 41.862986°, -87.701979° (decimal), or 41° 51′ 46.75″ N, 87° 42′ 7.12″ 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?

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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.