042 — NGS ME2973 — Cook County, US

USNGStrigunknown#215145
Latitude
41.734598°
Longitude
-87.682624°
Ortho h
203.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network that establishes the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Located in Cook County, Illinois, at coordinates 41.73460° N, 87.68262° W, this trig point serves as a control station for surveying and mapping activities across the region. Trig stations of this type were historically observed to create networks of precisely positioned points, enabling surveyors to reference their local work to the national datum. Such monuments remain valuable reference points for verifying survey accuracy, updating maps, and supporting engineering projects. The NGS network continues to serve as critical infrastructure for positioning and navigation activities. Documentation and periodic verification of established benchmarks ensure the integrity of the geodetic system. This station's inclusion in the public registry allows qualified surveyors to locate, inspect, and potentially incorporate it into contemporary surveying operations, maintaining continuity within the national spatial reference framework.

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042 — NGS ME2973 — Cook County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215145 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 203.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.734598°, -87.682624°, corresponding to 41° 44′ 4.55″ N, 87° 40′ 57.45″ 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 042 — NGS ME2973 — Cook County, 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)41.734598, -87.682624
WGS84 (DMS)41° 44′ 4.55″ N, 87° 40′ 57.45″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation203.00 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
RYAN — NGS ME2970 — Chicago, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RYAN AZ MK — NGS ME2986 — Chicago, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KEDZIE ECC — NGS ME2955 — Chicago, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KEDZIE — NGS ME2958 — Chicago, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FAN MARKER KEDZIE RBN KEDZIE — NGS ME2959 — Chicago, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
COO1220 1B — NGS AJ2779 — Evergreen Park, US
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 042 — NGS ME2973 — Cook County, US?

042 — NGS ME2973 — Cook County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215145 and sits at an elevation of 203.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 042 — NGS ME2973 — Cook County, US?

The position of 042 — NGS ME2973 — Cook County, US in WGS84 is 41.734598°, -87.682624° (decimal), or 41° 44′ 4.55″ N, 87° 40′ 57.45″ 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.