CHICAGO RAD STA WBEZ MAST — NGS ME2801

USNGStrigunknown#215034
Latitude
41.879102°
Longitude
-87.631140°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which establishes the foundational control points for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located near Chicago, Illinois, this trig point serves as a reference station for horizontal geodetic control and coordinates determinations in the region. Triangulation stations of this type have historically provided precise positional references used by surveyors, engineers, and cartographers for land surveys, infrastructure projects, and geographic information systems. The point's coordinates represent its position within the national spatial reference frame. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable for quality assurance in surveying work, historical continuity of geodetic networks, and validation of modern positioning technologies. Surveyors working in this area may reference this station to establish local control networks or verify survey accuracy.

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CHICAGO RAD STA WBEZ MAST — NGS ME2801 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215034 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.879102°, -87.631140°, corresponding to 41° 52′ 44.77″ N, 87° 37′ 52.10″ 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 RAD STA WBEZ MAST — NGS ME2801 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)41.879102, -87.631140
WGS84 (DMS)41° 52′ 44.77″ N, 87° 37′ 52.10″ 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
L 136 RESET — NGS ME1618 — Chicago, US
0.1 km away · US
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CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE STATUE — NGS ME2795
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHICAGO SEARS E TV TOWER — NGS ME2805
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHICAGO SEARS W TV TWR — NGS ME3255
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHICAGO TV STA WNBQ MAST — NGS ME2793
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHICAGO RAD STA WSEL MAST — NGS ME2794
0.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is CHICAGO RAD STA WBEZ MAST — NGS ME2801?

CHICAGO RAD STA WBEZ MAST — NGS ME2801 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215034. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of CHICAGO RAD STA WBEZ MAST — NGS ME2801?

The position of CHICAGO RAD STA WBEZ MAST — NGS ME2801 in WGS84 is 41.879102°, -87.631140° (decimal), or 41° 52′ 44.77″ N, 87° 37′ 52.10″ 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.