CHICAGO A G CATH CH SPIRE — NGS ME2831

USNGStrigunknown#215359
Latitude
41.997621°
Longitude
-87.676888°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This trigonometric station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the geometric framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Trig points serve as monumented control stations that provide accurate horizontal and vertical reference data for professional surveyors, engineers, and cartographers. Located near Chicago, Illinois, this benchmark contributes to regional geodetic control in a densely populated metropolitan area where precise positioning is essential for infrastructure development, property demarcation, and engineering projects. The station's coordinates have been precisely determined and integrated into the national coordinate system. Surveyors and GIS professionals rely on documented control points like this to verify measurements, establish local surveys, and maintain consistency across large projects. Regular verification and maintenance of such monuments ensure the continued accuracy and utility of the geodetic network. Documentation of these reference points remains valuable for long-term surveying standards and historical continuity in spatial data infrastructure.

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CHICAGO A G CATH CH SPIRE — NGS ME2831 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215359 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.997621°, -87.676888°, corresponding to 41° 59′ 51.44″ N, 87° 40′ 36.80″ 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 CHICAGO A G CATH CH SPIRE — NGS ME2831 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)41.997621, -87.676888
WGS84 (DMS)41° 59′ 51.44″ N, 87° 40′ 36.80″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
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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
G 18 — NGS ME1921 — Chicago, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV 12 — NGS ME1920 — Chicago, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV 13 — NGS NG0106 — Chicago, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
STD 238 COC — NGS NG0504 — Chicago, US
0.9 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · ridge
Rogers Ridge
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHICAGO ST IGNATIUS CH CUPOLA — NGS NG0503
1.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is CHICAGO A G CATH CH SPIRE — NGS ME2831?

CHICAGO A G CATH CH SPIRE — NGS ME2831 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215359. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of CHICAGO A G CATH CH SPIRE — NGS ME2831?

The position of CHICAGO A G CATH CH SPIRE — NGS ME2831 in WGS84 is 41.997621°, -87.676888° (decimal), or 41° 59′ 51.44″ N, 87° 40′ 36.80″ 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.