AIRPORT K 22 — NGS NG0558 — Chicago, US

USNGStrigunknown#215861
Latitude
42.001966°
Longitude
-87.907278°
Ortho h
197.97 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which serves as the foundational control for surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States. Located near Chicago, Illinois, at coordinates 42.00197°, -87.90728°, this trig point was established to provide precise horizontal control for regional surveys and mapping projects. Trigonometric stations of this classification typically mark monumented locations used in triangulation networks to establish accurate geographic positions and distances. Such points are essential components of the national geodetic infrastructure, enabling surveyors, engineers, and mapping professionals to reference their work to a common coordinate system. Verification and documentation of benchmark locations like this one remain valuable for maintaining the integrity of geodetic records and supporting modern surveying practices that rely on historical control networks as part of their reference framework.

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AIRPORT K 22 — NGS NG0558 — Chicago, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215861 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 198.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 42.001966°, -87.907278°, corresponding to 42° 0′ 7.08″ N, 87° 54′ 26.20″ 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 K 22 — NGS NG0558 — 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)42.001966, -87.907278
WGS84 (DMS)42° 0′ 7.08″ N, 87° 54′ 26.20″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation197.97 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
AIRPORT BM 68 COC — NGS ME3193 — Chicago, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AIRPORT K 23 — NGS NG0560 — Chicago, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AIRPORT BM 69 COC — NGS ME3191 — Chicago, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AIRPORT BM K 21 COC — NGS ME3190 — Chicago, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · geodetic control point
ORD CONTROL MON 113 — NGS DL6035 — Chicago, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 24 — NGS NG0770 — Des Plaines, US
1.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is AIRPORT K 22 — NGS NG0558 — Chicago, US?

AIRPORT K 22 — NGS NG0558 — Chicago, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215861 and sits at an elevation of 198.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of AIRPORT K 22 — NGS NG0558 — Chicago, US?

The position of AIRPORT K 22 — NGS NG0558 — Chicago, US in WGS84 is 42.001966°, -87.907278° (decimal), or 42° 0′ 7.08″ N, 87° 54′ 26.20″ 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.