CHICAGO DEPT OF SAN S TWR — NGS ME2733

USNGStrigunknown#215157
Latitude
41.782724°
Longitude
-87.655209°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental geodetic control for the United States. Trig stations serve as fixed reference points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across regional and local scales. Located near Chicago, Illinois at coordinates 41.78272°N, 87.65521°W, this point contributes to the horizontal control network essential for accurate spatial positioning. Such stations historically supported cadastral surveys, infrastructure development, and scientific measurements requiring precise geographic reference. Documentation and verification of NGS control points remain valuable for surveyors and engineers who rely on established datums for professional work. Maintaining records of these reference stations ensures continuity of spatial frameworks for land surveying, construction, and geographic information systems. Field verification helps confirm stability and usability of archived control points.

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CHICAGO DEPT OF SAN S TWR — NGS ME2733 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215157 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.782724°, -87.655209°, corresponding to 41° 46′ 57.81″ N, 87° 39′ 18.75″ 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 DEPT OF SAN S TWR — NGS ME2733 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)41.782724, -87.655209
WGS84 (DMS)41° 46′ 57.81″ N, 87° 39′ 18.75″ 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
039 COC — NGS ME2772 — Chicago, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
OGDEN AZ MK — NGS ME2774 — Chicago, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
OGDEN — NGS ME2734 — Chicago, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
OGDEN RM 2 — NGS ME3349 — Chicago, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHICAGO ST BRENDAN CH SPIRE — NGS ME2732
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
040 COC — NGS ME2737 — Chicago, US
1.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is CHICAGO DEPT OF SAN S TWR — NGS ME2733?

CHICAGO DEPT OF SAN S TWR — NGS ME2733 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215157. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of CHICAGO DEPT OF SAN S TWR — NGS ME2733?

The position of CHICAGO DEPT OF SAN S TWR — NGS ME2733 in WGS84 is 41.782724°, -87.655209° (decimal), or 41° 46′ 57.81″ N, 87° 39′ 18.75″ 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.