6 LOCK 27 RM — NGS JC1165 — Madison, US

USNGStrigunknown#7121
Latitude
38.701667°
Longitude
-90.181944°
Ortho h
131.54 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's legacy network, which establishes the foundational horizontal control framework across the United States. Located near Madison, Illinois, this trig point served as a primary reference for the precise determination of positions across its region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to create an interconnected network of accurately positioned points, enabling surveyors and engineers to conduct mapping, boundary establishment, and infrastructure development with consistent spatial reference. The coordinates 38.70167°, -90.18194° represent this point's location within the broader geodetic datum system. As with all NGS control points, verification and documentation of this benchmark's current condition and accessibility remain valuable for the surveying community. These reference points continue to serve as foundational control for modern positioning activities, cadastral surveys, and quality assurance of contemporary satellite-based measurements, underscoring the enduring utility of the classical geodetic network infrastructure.

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6 LOCK 27 RM — NGS JC1165 — Madison, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7121 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 131.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.701667°, -90.181944°, corresponding to 38° 42′ 6.00″ N, 90° 10′ 55.00″ 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 6 LOCK 27 RM — NGS JC1165 — Madison, 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)38.701667, -90.181944
WGS84 (DMS)38° 42′ 6.00″ N, 90° 10′ 55.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation131.54 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
5 LOCK 27 RM — NGS JC1164 — Granite City, US
0.0 km away · US
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2 LOCK 27 RM — NGS JC1161 — Granite City, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
3 LOCK 27 RM — NGS JC1162 — Granite City, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
4 LOCK 27 RM — NGS JC1163 — Granite City, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1 LOCK 27 RM — NGS JC1160 — Granite City, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
3 LOCK 27 — NGS JC1158 — Granite City, US
0.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 6 LOCK 27 RM — NGS JC1165 — Madison, US?

6 LOCK 27 RM — NGS JC1165 — Madison, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7121 and sits at an elevation of 131.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 6 LOCK 27 RM — NGS JC1165 — Madison, US?

The position of 6 LOCK 27 RM — NGS JC1165 — Madison, US in WGS84 is 38.701667°, -90.181944° (decimal), or 38° 42′ 6.00″ N, 90° 10′ 55.00″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 15N (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.