AIRPORT BEACON GLENVIEW NAS — NGS NG0533

USNGStrigunknown#215681
Latitude
42.089833°
Longitude
-87.825144°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located near Glenview, Illinois, at coordinates 42.08983° N, 87.82514° W, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal position control. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established to support large-scale surveying projects, mapping initiatives, and engineering works requiring accurate spatial reference. The NGS network remains essential for validating modern positioning systems and maintaining consistency across survey datasets. Verification and documentation of existing benchmarks are valuable for surveyors and engineers who rely on established control points for property surveys, construction projects, and geospatial analysis. Proper maintenance of the benchmark registry ensures long-term utility of these reference marks for the surveying profession.

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AIRPORT BEACON GLENVIEW NAS — NGS NG0533 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215681 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 42.089833°, -87.825144°, corresponding to 42° 5′ 23.40″ N, 87° 49′ 30.52″ 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 AIRPORT BEACON GLENVIEW NAS — NGS NG0533 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)42.089833, -87.825144
WGS84 (DMS)42° 5′ 23.40″ N, 87° 49′ 30.52″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
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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
J 136 — NGS NG0248 — Glenview, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T 134 — NGS NG0247 — Glenview, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 134 — NGS NG0245 — Glenview, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S 134 — NGS NG0246 — Glenview, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 134 — NGS NG0244 — Glenview, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 134 O/S — NGS AJ2485 — Glenview, US
2.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is AIRPORT BEACON GLENVIEW NAS — NGS NG0533?

AIRPORT BEACON GLENVIEW NAS — NGS NG0533 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215681. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of AIRPORT BEACON GLENVIEW NAS — NGS NG0533?

The position of AIRPORT BEACON GLENVIEW NAS — NGS NG0533 in WGS84 is 42.089833°, -87.825144° (decimal), or 42° 5′ 23.40″ N, 87° 49′ 30.52″ 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.