A 135 — NGS ME1625 — Chicago, US

USNGStrigunknown#215048
Latitude
41.904114°
Longitude
-87.625175°
Ortho h
179.53 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which provides the fundamental control for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. As a trig point, this benchmark serves as a precisely positioned reference for horizontal geodetic control, enabling surveyors and engineers to establish accurate coordinate systems for local and regional projects. Located near Chicago, Illinois at coordinates 41.90411°, -87.62517°, this monument contributes to the established framework of monuments across the country. Trig stations of this type have historically supported cadastral surveys, infrastructure development, and scientific positioning work. Verification and documentation of such control points remain valuable for maintaining the integrity of the geodetic network, particularly in areas of active development or where legacy survey monuments may be subject to disturbance or loss. Current positioning technologies benefit from access to well-maintained reference points throughout the national control network.

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A 135 — NGS ME1625 — Chicago, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215048 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 179.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.904114°, -87.625175°, corresponding to 41° 54′ 14.81″ N, 87° 37′ 30.63″ 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 A 135 — NGS ME1625 — 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)41.904114, -87.625175
WGS84 (DMS)41° 54′ 14.81″ N, 87° 37′ 30.63″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation179.53 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
C 2 — NGS ME3246 — Chicago, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHICAGO PALMOLIVE BLDG BEACON — NGS ME2656
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 3 — NGS ME3247 — Chicago, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHICAGO HANCOCK CNTR W TWR — NGS ME3254
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHICAGO HANCOCK CNTR E TV TWR — NGS ME2661
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Z 134 — NGS ME1626 — Chicago, US
0.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is A 135 — NGS ME1625 — Chicago, US?

A 135 — NGS ME1625 — Chicago, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215048 and sits at an elevation of 179.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of A 135 — NGS ME1625 — Chicago, US?

The position of A 135 — NGS ME1625 — Chicago, US in WGS84 is 41.904114°, -87.625175° (decimal), or 41° 54′ 14.81″ N, 87° 37′ 30.63″ 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.