ASSUMPTION RM 2 — NGS JC0161 — Washington Park, US

USNGStrigunknown#7014
Latitude
38.617067°
Longitude
-90.090928°
Ortho h
128.97 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes and maintains geodetic control across the United States. Trig points serve as precisely positioned reference stations for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects. Located near Washington Park in Illinois at coordinates 38.61707°, -90.09093°, this benchmark provides essential horizontal positional control for the region. Trig stations like this one are typically established at elevated or prominent locations to facilitate line-of-sight measurements between control points. Such stations are integral to the National Spatial Reference System and support both professional surveyors and mapping agencies. The documentation and verification of these reference points remain important for maintaining the accuracy and reliability of surveying networks, ensuring consistency in land records, infrastructure projects, and geographic information systems across the country.

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ASSUMPTION RM 2 — NGS JC0161 — Washington Park, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7014 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 129.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.617067°, -90.090928°, corresponding to 38° 37′ 1.44″ N, 90° 5′ 27.34″ 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 ASSUMPTION RM 2 — NGS JC0161 — Washington Park, 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)38.617067, -90.090928
WGS84 (DMS)38° 37′ 1.44″ N, 90° 5′ 27.34″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation128.97 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
ASSUMPTION — NGS JC0160 — Washington Park, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ASSUMPTION RM 1 — NGS JC0159 — Washington Park, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WASHINGTON PARK WAYNE FEEDS TK — NGS JC1582
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Z 248 — NGS JC0158 — Washington Park, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WASHINGTON PARK ST MARTIN CH — NGS JC1576
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WASHINGTON PARK RAD WEW MAST — NGS JC1579 — Caseyville, US
1.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is ASSUMPTION RM 2 — NGS JC0161 — Washington Park, US?

ASSUMPTION RM 2 — NGS JC0161 — Washington Park, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7014 and sits at an elevation of 129.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of ASSUMPTION RM 2 — NGS JC0161 — Washington Park, US?

The position of ASSUMPTION RM 2 — NGS JC0161 — Washington Park, US in WGS84 is 38.617067°, -90.090928° (decimal), or 38° 37′ 1.44″ N, 90° 5′ 27.34″ 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.