CHICAGO HANCOCK CNTR W TWR — NGS ME3254

USNGStrigunknown#215056
Latitude
41.898812°
Longitude
-87.623264°
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0
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This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes and maintains the geodetic control framework for the United States. Triangulation points serve as reference stations for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects requiring accurate horizontal positioning. Located in the Chicago, Illinois area at coordinates 41.89881°N, 87.62326°W, this benchmark contributes to the regional control network. As a trig station, it was established to provide surveyors and engineers with reliable positional references traceable to the national datum. Documentation and verification of such points is essential for maintaining the integrity of survey work, infrastructure development, and spatial data accuracy across jurisdictions. Periodic inspection and recovery of these monuments ensures their continued utility for the surveying and mapping community.

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CHICAGO HANCOCK CNTR W TWR — NGS ME3254 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215056 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.898812°, -87.623264°, corresponding to 41° 53′ 55.72″ N, 87° 37′ 23.75″ 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 HANCOCK CNTR W TWR — NGS ME3254 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)41.898812, -87.623264
WGS84 (DMS)41° 53′ 55.72″ N, 87° 37′ 23.75″ 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:

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CHICAGO PALMOLIVE BLDG BEACON — NGS ME2656
0.1 km away · US
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PBM 98 — NGS ME1623 — Chicago, US
0.2 km away · US
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C 3 — NGS ME3247 — Chicago, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 4 — NGS ME3248 — Chicago, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 135 — NGS ME1625 — Chicago, US
0.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is CHICAGO HANCOCK CNTR W TWR — NGS ME3254?

CHICAGO HANCOCK CNTR W TWR — NGS ME3254 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215056. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of CHICAGO HANCOCK CNTR W TWR — NGS ME3254?

The position of CHICAGO HANCOCK CNTR W TWR — NGS ME3254 in WGS84 is 41.898812°, -87.623264° (decimal), or 41° 53′ 55.72″ N, 87° 37′ 23.75″ 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.