CHICAGO QUEEN ANGELS CH SPIRE — NGS ME2839

USNGStrigunknown#215321
Latitude
41.963316°
Longitude
-87.687944°
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Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Triangulation monuments of this type serve as reference points for horizontal control, enabling surveyors and engineers to accurately determine positions and distances for subsequent survey work. Located near Chicago, Illinois, at coordinates 41.96332° N, 87.68794° W, this point contributes to the regional control infrastructure supporting cadastral surveys, construction projects, and geographic information systems. The elevation at this station has not been recorded in available documentation. As with all geodetic control points, verification and proper documentation of this benchmark's status and accessibility is valuable for maintaining the integrity of the national geodetic network and ensuring reliable reference values for professional surveying practice.

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CHICAGO QUEEN ANGELS CH SPIRE — NGS ME2839 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215321 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.963316°, -87.687944°, corresponding to 41° 57′ 47.94″ N, 87° 41′ 16.60″ 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 QUEEN ANGELS CH SPIRE — NGS ME2839 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)41.963316, -87.687944
WGS84 (DMS)41° 57′ 47.94″ N, 87° 41′ 16.60″ 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 ST MATTHIAS CH SPIRE — NGS ME2838
0.8 km away · US
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CHICAGO ST BENEDICT CH SPIRE — NGS ME2832
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 18 — NGS ME1915 — Chicago, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV 9 — NGS ME1916 — Chicago, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 134 — NGS ME1913 — Chicago, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV 8 — NGS ME1914 — Chicago, US
1.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is CHICAGO QUEEN ANGELS CH SPIRE — NGS ME2839?

CHICAGO QUEEN ANGELS CH SPIRE — NGS ME2839 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215321. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of CHICAGO QUEEN ANGELS CH SPIRE — NGS ME2839?

The position of CHICAGO QUEEN ANGELS CH SPIRE — NGS ME2839 in WGS84 is 41.963316°, -87.687944° (decimal), or 41° 57′ 47.94″ N, 87° 41′ 16.60″ 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?

Use the satellite imagery above to see the surrounding area. You can open this location directly in Google Maps, Google Earth, Bing Maps, or OpenStreetMap using the buttons provided. Many geodetic points are accessible to the public; some are on protected or private land — check local regulations before any field visit. Always bring documentation or your credentials if you plan to use the marker for professional measurement.

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.