BEACH — NGS ME2674 — Cook County, US

USNGStrigunknown#215525
Latitude
41.802709°
Longitude
-87.585172°
Ortho h
278.90 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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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 in Cook County, Illinois, at coordinates 41.80271° N, 87.58517° W, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal control in the region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide accurate positional data for mapping, surveying, and engineering projects across the country. The point's elevation has not been recorded in available documentation. As part of the NGS network, this benchmark contributes to the broader system of geodetic control that supports land surveying, construction, and spatial reference activities. Verification and proper documentation of such reference points remain essential for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of surveying work in the area.

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BEACH — NGS ME2674 — Cook County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215525 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 278.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.802709°, -87.585172°, corresponding to 41° 48′ 9.75″ N, 87° 35′ 6.62″ 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 BEACH — NGS ME2674 — Cook County, 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)41.802709, -87.585172
WGS84 (DMS)41° 48′ 9.75″ N, 87° 35′ 6.62″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation278.90 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:

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EAST END — NGS ME2663 — Chicago, US
0.2 km away · US
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Morgan Point
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
COO41 1A — NGS AJ2793 — Chicago, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
037 COC — NGS ME2696 — Chicago, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
COO41 1B — NGS AJ2797 — Chicago, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
044 — NGS ME2721 — Chicago, US
3.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is BEACH — NGS ME2674 — Cook County, US?

BEACH — NGS ME2674 — Cook County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215525 and sits at an elevation of 278.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of BEACH — NGS ME2674 — Cook County, US?

The position of BEACH — NGS ME2674 — Cook County, US in WGS84 is 41.802709°, -87.585172° (decimal), or 41° 48′ 9.75″ N, 87° 35′ 6.62″ 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.