CHICAGO ST MICHAELS S CH SPIRE — NGS ME2880

USNGStrigunknown#214989
Latitude
41.744865°
Longitude
-87.547669°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation (trig) station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points establishing the horizontal geodetic framework across the United States. Located near Chicago, Illinois, at coordinates 41.74487° N, 87.54767° W, this point serves as a reference for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects throughout the region. Triangulation stations historically provided accurate horizontal positions by employing lines-of-sight measurements between intervisible monuments. The NGS network remains fundamental to civilian surveying activities, GIS applications, and infrastructure development. Verification and documentation of such control points ensure the integrity of the geodetic infrastructure that surveying professionals depend upon. Accurate reference stations enable consistent local surveys and facilitate connections between independent surveying efforts. The continued maintenance and recognition of these established monuments supports the precision and reliability of measurements across Illinois and adjacent areas.

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CHICAGO ST MICHAELS S CH SPIRE — NGS ME2880 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #214989 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.744865°, -87.547669°, corresponding to 41° 44′ 41.52″ N, 87° 32′ 51.61″ 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 MICHAELS S CH SPIRE — NGS ME2880 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)41.744865, -87.547669
WGS84 (DMS)41° 44′ 41.52″ N, 87° 32′ 51.61″ 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
059 COC — NGS ME2691 — Chicago, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
107 — NGS DP2528 — Chicago, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHICAGO IMMAC CONCEP CH CUPOLA — NGS ME2882
1.1 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Clarks Point
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PAVIA — NGS ME2669 — Chicago, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
404 — NGS ME1872 — Chicago, US
1.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is CHICAGO ST MICHAELS S CH SPIRE — NGS ME2880?

CHICAGO ST MICHAELS S CH SPIRE — NGS ME2880 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #214989. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of CHICAGO ST MICHAELS S CH SPIRE — NGS ME2880?

The position of CHICAGO ST MICHAELS S CH SPIRE — NGS ME2880 in WGS84 is 41.744865°, -87.547669° (decimal), or 41° 44′ 41.52″ N, 87° 32′ 51.61″ 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.