CHICAGO ST MARY CH CUPOLA — NGS ME2830

USNGStrigunknown#215240
Latitude
41.915725°
Longitude
-87.672249°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's horizontal control network, which establishes the fundamental reference framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Trig stations serve as precisely positioned points used to control and validate surveys over wide areas. Located near Chicago, Illinois, at coordinates 41.91572°N, 87.67225°W, this benchmark contributes to the regional geodetic infrastructure supporting civil engineering, land surveying, and geographic information systems applications. The elevation value for this point is not currently recorded in available documentation. Verification and maintenance of such control points remains important for professionals conducting cadastral surveys, infrastructure projects, and spatial data initiatives that rely upon accurate positional references. Surveyors and geodetic professionals should consult current NGS documentation for any updates regarding this station's status or accessibility.

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CHICAGO ST MARY CH CUPOLA — NGS ME2830 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215240 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.915725°, -87.672249°, corresponding to 41° 54′ 56.61″ N, 87° 40′ 20.10″ 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 ST MARY CH CUPOLA — NGS ME2830 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)41.915725, -87.672249
WGS84 (DMS)41° 54′ 56.61″ N, 87° 40′ 20.10″ 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
C 18 — NGS ME1898 — Chicago, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV 4 — NGS ME1904 — Chicago, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV 5 — NGS ME1906 — Chicago, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
33 — NGS ME1632 — Chicago, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 134 — NGS ME1633 — Chicago, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 274 — NGS ME1958 — Chicago, US
0.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is CHICAGO ST MARY CH CUPOLA — NGS ME2830?

CHICAGO ST MARY CH CUPOLA — NGS ME2830 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215240. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of CHICAGO ST MARY CH CUPOLA — NGS ME2830?

The position of CHICAGO ST MARY CH CUPOLA — NGS ME2830 in WGS84 is 41.915725°, -87.672249° (decimal), or 41° 54′ 56.61″ N, 87° 40′ 20.10″ 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.