CHICAGO FIRST TRINITY CH SPIRE — NGS ME2725

USNGStrigunknown#215611
Latitude
41.837960°
Longitude
-87.642849°
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0
Last checked
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This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental horizontal and vertical control framework for the United States. Trig points serve as precisely positioned reference stations used in surveying, mapping, and engineering projects requiring accurate geospatial data. Located near Chicago, Illinois, this benchmark contributes to regional geodetic infrastructure in a major metropolitan area where surveying demands are substantial. The station's coordinates (41.83796°, -87.64285°) define its position within the national reference system. Documentation and periodic verification of such control points are essential for maintaining the integrity of the geodetic network. These stations enable surveyors and engineers to perform accurate boundary surveys, construction layout, and geospatial analysis. Regular monitoring ensures coordinates remain reliable for professional surveying applications across decades of use.

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CHICAGO FIRST TRINITY CH SPIRE — NGS ME2725 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215611 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.837960°, -87.642849°, corresponding to 41° 50′ 16.66″ N, 87° 38′ 34.26″ 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 FIRST TRINITY CH SPIRE — NGS ME2725 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)41.837960, -87.642849
WGS84 (DMS)41° 50′ 16.66″ N, 87° 38′ 34.26″ 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
MCGUANE — NGS ME2728 — Chicago, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
285 — NGS ME1812 — Chicago, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 302 — NGS ME3345 — Chicago, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
L 135 — NGS ME1813 — Chicago, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
G 137 — NGS ME1895 — Chicago, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
033 COC — NGS ME2730 — Chicago, US
1.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is CHICAGO FIRST TRINITY CH SPIRE — NGS ME2725?

CHICAGO FIRST TRINITY CH SPIRE — NGS ME2725 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215611. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of CHICAGO FIRST TRINITY CH SPIRE — NGS ME2725?

The position of CHICAGO FIRST TRINITY CH SPIRE — NGS ME2725 in WGS84 is 41.837960°, -87.642849° (decimal), or 41° 50′ 16.66″ N, 87° 38′ 34.26″ 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.