321 — NGS ME1634 — Chicago, US

USNGStrigunknown#215221
Latitude
41.909722°
Longitude
-87.688056°
Ortho h
181.62 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation (trig) station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's fundamental control network, which establishes the geometric framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Chicago, Illinois, at coordinates 41.90972° N, 87.68806° W, this point serves as a reference for horizontal positioning in its region. Trig stations of this class historically provided essential control for large-scale surveys and mapping projects. The NGS network remains valuable for professional surveyors requiring accurate positional references, particularly for boundary establishment, engineering projects, and spatial data validation. Verification and documentation of such control points ensures their continued utility for surveying professionals. Access to reliable, well-maintained geodetic references supports consistent and accurate survey work across jurisdictional boundaries. Professional surveyors should verify current station condition and suitability for specific applications before use.

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321 — NGS ME1634 — Chicago, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215221 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 181.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.909722°, -87.688056°, corresponding to 41° 54′ 35.00″ N, 87° 41′ 17.00″ 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 321 — NGS ME1634 — 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)41.909722, -87.688056
WGS84 (DMS)41° 54′ 35.00″ N, 87° 41′ 17.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation181.62 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
ST ELIZABETH — NGS ME2835 — Chicago, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 134 — NGS ME1635 — Chicago, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MSD 520 COC — NGS ME2836 — Chicago, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 134 — NGS ME1633 — Chicago, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
022 — NGS ME2837 — Chicago, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHICAGO ST VLADIMIRS CH SPIRE — NGS ME2833
1.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 321 — NGS ME1634 — Chicago, US?

321 — NGS ME1634 — Chicago, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215221 and sits at an elevation of 181.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 321 — NGS ME1634 — Chicago, US?

The position of 321 — NGS ME1634 — Chicago, US in WGS84 is 41.909722°, -87.688056° (decimal), or 41° 54′ 35.00″ N, 87° 41′ 17.00″ 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.