908 7044 ENG A — NGS ME2191 — Chicago, US

USNGStrigunknown#215021
Latitude
41.730000°
Longitude
-87.538333°
Ortho h
179.10 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the geometric foundation for mapping and surveying activities across the United States. Located in the Chicago, Illinois vicinity at coordinates 41.73000°N, 87.53833°W, this trig point serves as a reference for local and regional survey work. Trig stations like this one were established to provide accurate horizontal control through interconnected measurements. Such points remain valuable for verifying and updating survey data, supporting infrastructure projects, and maintaining geodetic consistency across jurisdictions. Although the elevation for this particular benchmark has not been recorded in available documentation, its position contributes to the broader NGS network's utility for surveying professionals. Verification and proper documentation of such reference points are essential for ensuring the reliability of surveying operations and spatial data accuracy in their vicinity.

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908 7044 ENG A — NGS ME2191 — Chicago, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215021 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 179.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.730000°, -87.538333°, corresponding to 41° 43′ 48.00″ N, 87° 32′ 18.00″ 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 908 7044 ENG A — NGS ME2191 — 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)41.730000, -87.538333
WGS84 (DMS)41° 43′ 48.00″ N, 87° 32′ 18.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation179.10 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
908 7044 J — NGS DR3911 — Chicago, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
908 7044 BOLT — NGS AC8298 — Chicago, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
908 7044 H — NGS AE9231 — Chicago, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 274 — NGS ME1966 — Chicago, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
908 7044 COM — NGS ME2189 — Chicago, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
908 7044 REP — NGS ME2190 — Chicago, US
0.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 908 7044 ENG A — NGS ME2191 — Chicago, US?

908 7044 ENG A — NGS ME2191 — Chicago, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215021 and sits at an elevation of 179.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 908 7044 ENG A — NGS ME2191 — Chicago, US?

The position of 908 7044 ENG A — NGS ME2191 — Chicago, US in WGS84 is 41.730000°, -87.538333° (decimal), or 41° 43′ 48.00″ N, 87° 32′ 18.00″ 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.