CHICAGO WXRT FM RAD TOWER — NGS ME3038

USNGStrigunknown#215910
Latitude
41.938520°
Longitude
-87.751097°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental horizontal control framework for the United States. As a trig point, it serves as a monumented reference station used to support surveying, mapping, and geodetic projects across local and regional scales. Located near Chicago, Illinois, this benchmark contributes to the broader NGS network that connects to state plane coordinate systems and the North American Datum. Trig stations of this type were historically occupied for direct angle and distance measurements to establish positional relationships between surveyed points. Modern practitioners benefit from documented benchmark locations through verification surveys and integration with contemporary positioning technologies. Surveyors and engineers undertaking projects in this region should consult the NGS database for current status, accessibility information, and any condition updates to this control point.

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CHICAGO WXRT FM RAD TOWER — NGS ME3038 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215910 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.938520°, -87.751097°, corresponding to 41° 56′ 18.67″ N, 87° 45′ 3.95″ 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 WXRT FM RAD TOWER — NGS ME3038 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)41.938520, -87.751097
WGS84 (DMS)41° 56′ 18.67″ N, 87° 45′ 3.95″ 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
KELVYN AZ MK — NGS ME2874 — Chicago, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KELVYN — NGS ME2861 — Chicago, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHICAGO OLSON RUG CO TANK — NGS ME2791
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHICAGO ST FERDINAND CH SPIRE — NGS ME3054
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHICAGO ST WENCESLAUS CH TWR — NGS ME2858
2.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHICAGO ST HYACINTH CH CUPOLA — NGS ME2857
2.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is CHICAGO WXRT FM RAD TOWER — NGS ME3038?

CHICAGO WXRT FM RAD TOWER — NGS ME3038 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215910. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of CHICAGO WXRT FM RAD TOWER — NGS ME3038?

The position of CHICAGO WXRT FM RAD TOWER — NGS ME3038 in WGS84 is 41.938520°, -87.751097° (decimal), or 41° 56′ 18.67″ N, 87° 45′ 3.95″ 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.