B 11 — NGS ME3233 — Rosemont, US

USNGStrigunknown#215696
Latitude
41.983032°
Longitude
-87.872159°
Ortho h
206.10 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which establishes the foundational horizontal control for surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States. Positioned near Rosemont, Illinois, at coordinates 41.98303°, -87.87216°, this trig point serves as a precisely located reference mark for local and regional geodetic work. Trig stations of this type function as vertices in triangulation networks, providing surveyors with monumented positions of known accuracy. The point's location in the Chicago metropolitan area makes it valuable for supporting infrastructure development, property surveys, and geospatial projects in this densely populated region. Documentation and verification of such benchmarks remain important for maintaining the integrity of the national geodetic framework. These reference points enable consistent coordinate systems across jurisdictional boundaries and support both public and private surveying operations. Periodic inspection and recovery of these marks help ensure their continued utility for the surveying profession.

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B 11 — NGS ME3233 — Rosemont, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215696 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 206.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.983032°, -87.872159°, corresponding to 41° 58′ 58.91″ N, 87° 52′ 19.77″ 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 B 11 — NGS ME3233 — Rosemont, 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)41.983032, -87.872159
WGS84 (DMS)41° 58′ 58.91″ N, 87° 52′ 19.77″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation206.10 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 K 18 COC — NGS ME3180 — Chicago, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 305 — NGS DR8370 — Chicago, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KARA CO 2 COOP CORS ARP — NGS DG9095 — Rosemont, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · monument
ORD CONTROL MON 115 — NGS DL6034 — Chicago, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AS E 135 S 100 — NGS ME1673 — Chicago, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
O HARE CHICAGO INTL APT TANK — NGS ME3169
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is B 11 — NGS ME3233 — Rosemont, US?

B 11 — NGS ME3233 — Rosemont, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215696 and sits at an elevation of 206.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of B 11 — NGS ME3233 — Rosemont, US?

The position of B 11 — NGS ME3233 — Rosemont, US in WGS84 is 41.983032°, -87.872159° (decimal), or 41° 58′ 58.91″ N, 87° 52′ 19.77″ 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.