041 — NGS ME2962 — Chicago, US

USNGStrigunknown#215166
Latitude
41.745429°
Longitude
-87.635493°
Ortho h
181.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Trigonometric stations serve as primary control points for horizontal positioning and are typically established on elevated terrain or structures to provide intersecting sight lines for surveying operations. Located near Chicago, Illinois, at coordinates 41.74543° N, 87.63549° W, this benchmark contributes to regional survey networks and supports mapping, engineering projects, and cadastral work. The elevation data for this station has not been recorded in available records. As with all geodetic control points, verification and documentation of this benchmark's condition and coordinates are valuable for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the national spatial reference system. Surveyors and geodesists rely on such established stations to constrain local surveys and ensure consistency across projects.

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041 — NGS ME2962 — Chicago, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215166 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 181.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.745429°, -87.635493°, corresponding to 41° 44′ 43.54″ N, 87° 38′ 7.78″ 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 041 — NGS ME2962 — 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)41.745429, -87.635493
WGS84 (DMS)41° 44′ 43.54″ N, 87° 38′ 7.78″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation181.00 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
CHATHAM — NGS ME2981 — Chicago, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHICAGO RAD STA KA 4106 MAST — NGS ME2712
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
064 COC — NGS ME2688 — Chicago, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
063 COC — NGS ME2903 — Chicago, US
2.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHICAGO ST COLUMBIAN CH SPIRE — NGS ME2687
2.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
551 — NGS DO9272 — Chicago, US
2.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 041 — NGS ME2962 — Chicago, US?

041 — NGS ME2962 — Chicago, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215166 and sits at an elevation of 181.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 041 — NGS ME2962 — Chicago, US?

The position of 041 — NGS ME2962 — Chicago, US in WGS84 is 41.745429°, -87.635493° (decimal), or 41° 44′ 43.54″ N, 87° 38′ 7.78″ 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.