CHICAGO ST JAMES CH SPIRE — NGS ME2720

USNGStrigunknown#215414
Latitude
41.840946°
Longitude
-87.625401°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station represents a component of the National Geodetic Survey's horizontal control network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Located in the Chicago, Illinois metropolitan area, this trig point serves as a reference for precise surveying and mapping operations across the region. Triangulation stations of this classification were established to provide accurate positional data through intervisible networks of elevated points. The coordinates 41.84095°N, 87.62540°W define its location within the NAD83 or predecessor datum systems. Documentation and verification of such benchmarks remain essential for surveyors, engineers, and geospatial professionals conducting boundary surveys, infrastructure projects, and geodetic studies. Maintaining the integrity of these control points ensures consistency in local and regional surveying work and supports continuity with the national geodetic datum.

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CHICAGO ST JAMES CH SPIRE — NGS ME2720 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215414 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.840946°, -87.625401°, corresponding to 41° 50′ 27.40″ N, 87° 37′ 31.44″ 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 ST JAMES CH SPIRE — NGS ME2720 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)41.840946, -87.625401
WGS84 (DMS)41° 50′ 27.40″ N, 87° 37′ 31.44″ 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
036 COC — NGS ME2723 — Chicago, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
G 137 — NGS ME1895 — Chicago, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 266 — NGS ME1896 — Chicago, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 5 — NGS ME1894 — Chicago, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
G 266 — NGS ME1893 — Chicago, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 137 — NGS ME1897 — Chicago, US
0.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is CHICAGO ST JAMES CH SPIRE — NGS ME2720?

CHICAGO ST JAMES CH SPIRE — NGS ME2720 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215414. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of CHICAGO ST JAMES CH SPIRE — NGS ME2720?

The position of CHICAGO ST JAMES CH SPIRE — NGS ME2720 in WGS84 is 41.840946°, -87.625401° (decimal), or 41° 50′ 27.40″ N, 87° 37′ 31.44″ 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.