BRANDS — NGS ME2846 — Chicago, US

USNGStrigunknown#215212
Latitude
41.941697°
Longitude
-87.699356°
Ortho h
180.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental geodetic control framework for the United States. Located near Chicago, Illinois, this trig point serves as a primary reference station for horizontal control in the region. Triangulation stations such as this one are essential survey monuments, traditionally used to establish accurate horizontal positions through intervisible networks of precisely measured angles and distances. These points provide foundational control for subsequent surveys, mapping projects, and engineering applications across local, state, and national scales. Regular verification and documentation of such benchmarks ensures the integrity of the geodetic datum and supports ongoing surveying and geospatial activities. Professionals conducting surveys in this area may reference this station to verify local control networks and maintain positional accuracy in their work.

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BRANDS — NGS ME2846 — Chicago, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215212 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 180.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.941697°, -87.699356°, corresponding to 41° 56′ 30.11″ N, 87° 41′ 57.68″ 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 BRANDS — NGS ME2846 — 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)41.941697, -87.699356
WGS84 (DMS)41° 56′ 30.11″ N, 87° 41′ 57.68″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation180.00 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
CHICAGO CONCORDIA CH SPIRE — NGS ME2841
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
STD 248 COC — NGS ME2842 — Chicago, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHICAGO 19TH DIS POL RAD TWR — NGS ME2840
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHICAGO ST WENCESLAUS CH TWR — NGS ME2858
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHICAGO ST HYACINTH CH CUPOLA — NGS ME2857
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHICAGO ST BENEDICT CH SPIRE — NGS ME2832
1.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is BRANDS — NGS ME2846 — Chicago, US?

BRANDS — NGS ME2846 — Chicago, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215212 and sits at an elevation of 180.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of BRANDS — NGS ME2846 — Chicago, US?

The position of BRANDS — NGS ME2846 — Chicago, US in WGS84 is 41.941697°, -87.699356° (decimal), or 41° 56′ 30.11″ N, 87° 41′ 57.68″ 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.