CHICAGO HOLY CORINTHIANS SPIRE — NGS ME2747

USNGStrigunknown#215436
Latitude
41.849905°
Longitude
-87.695226°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the foundational control for horizontal positioning across the United States. Located in the Chicago, Illinois metropolitan area at coordinates 41.84990°, -87.69523°, this trig point serves as a reference marker for surveying and mapping activities. Triangulation stations provide precise horizontal control by establishing intervisible points across regions. These monuments enable surveyors, engineers, and cartographers to reference their local work to the national geodetic framework. The proximity to Chicago makes this point valuable for urban surveying applications and infrastructure projects. Proper documentation and periodic verification of benchmark locations ensure the integrity of the control network. Surveyors rely on these established points to maintain positional accuracy in their work. Recording station data, including coordinates and physical condition, supports the continued utility of these fundamental geodetic references for future projects.

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CHICAGO HOLY CORINTHIANS SPIRE — NGS ME2747 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215436 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.849905°, -87.695226°, corresponding to 41° 50′ 59.66″ N, 87° 41′ 42.81″ 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 HOLY CORINTHIANS SPIRE — NGS ME2747 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)41.849905, -87.695226
WGS84 (DMS)41° 50′ 59.66″ N, 87° 41′ 42.81″ 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
DOUGLAS — NGS ME2753 — Chicago, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
028 COC — NGS ME2783 — Chicago, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHICAGO ST PAUL CH SPIRE — NGS ME2742
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
027 COC — NGS ME2754 — Chicago, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SOUTH SANITARY — NGS ME1801 — Chicago, US
2.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHICAGO RAD STA WHFC MAST — NGS ME2698
2.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is CHICAGO HOLY CORINTHIANS SPIRE — NGS ME2747?

CHICAGO HOLY CORINTHIANS SPIRE — NGS ME2747 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215436. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of CHICAGO HOLY CORINTHIANS SPIRE — NGS ME2747?

The position of CHICAGO HOLY CORINTHIANS SPIRE — NGS ME2747 in WGS84 is 41.849905°, -87.695226° (decimal), or 41° 50′ 59.66″ N, 87° 41′ 42.81″ 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.