AMERICAN BOTTOM UPPER BASE — NGS JC1578 — Collinsville, US

USNGStrigunknown#6831
Latitude
38.663950°
Longitude
-90.016020°
Ortho h
159.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which establishes and maintains the foundational control points for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Collinsville, Illinois, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal positioning and provides precise coordinate data for regional surveying projects. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established to create networks of known positions used by surveyors, engineers, and cartographers for accurate ground measurements and mapping. The NGS maintains records of such benchmarks to support infrastructure development, property boundary establishment, and geospatial data collection. Verification and documentation of geodetic control points remain valuable for surveying professionals who rely on established references. Accurate records ensure continuity of surveying standards and support the integrity of spatial data across jurisdictions and time periods.

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AMERICAN BOTTOM UPPER BASE — NGS JC1578 — Collinsville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6831 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 159.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.663950°, -90.016020°, corresponding to 38° 39′ 50.22″ N, 90° 0′ 57.67″ 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 AMERICAN BOTTOM UPPER BASE — NGS JC1578 — Collinsville, 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)38.663950, -90.016020
WGS84 (DMS)38° 39′ 50.22″ N, 90° 0′ 57.67″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation159.00 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
UM 122 — NGS DP3026 — Collinsville, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
UM 123 — NGS DP3027 — Collinsville, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
IDOT 8 — NGS DE9205 — Collinsville, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
UM 121 — NGS DP3025 — Collinsville, US
2.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CASEYVILLE MOUND WATER TANK — NGS JC1577 — Saint Clair County, US
2.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
UM 124 — NGS DP3028 — Collinsville, US
2.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is AMERICAN BOTTOM UPPER BASE — NGS JC1578 — Collinsville, US?

AMERICAN BOTTOM UPPER BASE — NGS JC1578 — Collinsville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6831 and sits at an elevation of 159.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of AMERICAN BOTTOM UPPER BASE — NGS JC1578 — Collinsville, US?

The position of AMERICAN BOTTOM UPPER BASE — NGS JC1578 — Collinsville, US in WGS84 is 38.663950°, -90.016020° (decimal), or 38° 39′ 50.22″ N, 90° 0′ 57.67″ 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.