CHICAGO VERSON PRESS CO TANK — NGS ME2892

USNGStrigunknown#214934
Latitude
41.723829°
Longitude
-87.589045°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains geodetic control across the United States. As a trigonometric point, this benchmark serves as a reference for horizontal positioning and surveying operations in its region. Located near Chicago, Illinois at coordinates 41.72383° N, 87.58905° W, this station contributes to the foundational horizontal control network upon which local, regional, and statewide surveying projects depend. Trigonometric stations of this type were historically occupied during field surveys to extend precise positional control across geographic areas. Verification and documentation of such reference points remains important for surveying professionals conducting boundary surveys, engineering projects, and spatial data collection. The continued maintenance and accessibility of these geodetic stations supports consistency and accuracy in surveying practice and geospatial information systems.

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CHICAGO VERSON PRESS CO TANK — NGS ME2892 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #214934 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.723829°, -87.589045°, corresponding to 41° 43′ 25.78″ N, 87° 35′ 20.56″ 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 VERSON PRESS CO TANK — NGS ME2892 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)41.723829, -87.589045
WGS84 (DMS)41° 43′ 25.78″ N, 87° 35′ 20.56″ 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
380 — NGS DO9274 — Chicago, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DCH 12 — NGS DO9268 — Chicago, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DCH 11 — NGS DO9267 — Chicago, US
0.3 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · ridge
Stony Island Ridge
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
457 — NGS DO9273 — Chicago, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
060 COC — NGS ME2910 — Chicago, US
1.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is CHICAGO VERSON PRESS CO TANK — NGS ME2892?

CHICAGO VERSON PRESS CO TANK — NGS ME2892 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #214934. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of CHICAGO VERSON PRESS CO TANK — NGS ME2892?

The position of CHICAGO VERSON PRESS CO TANK — NGS ME2892 in WGS84 is 41.723829°, -87.589045° (decimal), or 41° 43′ 25.78″ N, 87° 35′ 20.56″ 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.