CHICAGO NORTH SHORE CH SPIRE — NGS ME2820

USNGStrigunknown#215341
Latitude
41.977671°
Longitude
-87.662617°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the geometric and geodetic framework for the United States. Located near Chicago, Illinois, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal positioning and angular measurements used in surveying and mapping operations across the region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide accurate positional control for cadastral surveys, infrastructure development, and geographic information systems. The coordinates 41.97767°, -87.66262° define its location within the national datum system. Documentation and verification of such benchmark locations remain valuable to the surveying profession, particularly as modern positioning technologies complement classical geodetic networks. Access to reliable reference points supports land surveys, engineering projects, and spatial data accuracy in the Chicago metropolitan area.

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CHICAGO NORTH SHORE CH SPIRE — NGS ME2820 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215341 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.977671°, -87.662617°, corresponding to 41° 58′ 39.62″ N, 87° 39′ 45.42″ 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 NORTH SHORE CH SPIRE — NGS ME2820 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)41.977671, -87.662617
WGS84 (DMS)41° 58′ 39.62″ N, 87° 39′ 45.42″ 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
CHICAGO EBENEZER CH SPIRE — NGS ME2828
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 18 — NGS ME1918 — Chicago, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV 10 — NGS ME1917 — Chicago, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
COO — NGS AJ2822 — Chicago, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
COO — NGS AJ2825 — Chicago, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV 11 — NGS ME1919 — Chicago, US
1.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is CHICAGO NORTH SHORE CH SPIRE — NGS ME2820?

CHICAGO NORTH SHORE CH SPIRE — NGS ME2820 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215341. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of CHICAGO NORTH SHORE CH SPIRE — NGS ME2820?

The position of CHICAGO NORTH SHORE CH SPIRE — NGS ME2820 in WGS84 is 41.977671°, -87.662617° (decimal), or 41° 58′ 39.62″ N, 87° 39′ 45.42″ 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.