COO14 1A — NGS AJ2832 — Niles, US

USNGStrigunknown#215764
Latitude
42.023500°
Longitude
-87.790772°
Ellipsoidal h
155.48 m
Ortho h
189.20 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's horizontal control network, which establishes the geometric framework for mapping and surveying throughout the United States. Located near Niles, Illinois, in the Chicago metropolitan region, this trig point serves as a reference for high-precision positioning work in the area. Triangulation stations of this type have historically supported cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and mapping initiatives by providing monumented points of known horizontal position. The ellipsoidal elevation of 155.5 meters is referenced to current geodetic datums. As part of NGS's documented control network, this benchmark contributes to the nation's geodetic infrastructure. Verification and maintenance of such stations remains important for surveyors and engineers requiring reliable positional references for local projects and quality assurance in positioning networks.

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COO14 1A — NGS AJ2832 — Niles, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215764 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 189.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 42.023500°, -87.790772°, corresponding to 42° 1′ 24.60″ N, 87° 47′ 26.78″ 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 COO14 1A — NGS AJ2832 — Niles, US 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)42.023500, -87.790772
WGS84 (DMS)42° 1′ 24.60″ N, 87° 47′ 26.78″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation189.20 m
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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
MORTON GROVE CRANE PACK CO TK — NGS NG0537
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
COO14 1B — NGS AJ2827 — Niles, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MORTEN GROVE BAXTER LAB TANK — NGS NG0529 — Morton Grove, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SK003 — NGS AJ2487 — Skokie, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NILES POLICE DEPT RAD TWR — NGS NG0544
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MORTON GROVE MUNICIPAL TANK — NGS NG0535
2.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is COO14 1A — NGS AJ2832 — Niles, US?

COO14 1A — NGS AJ2832 — Niles, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215764 and sits at an elevation of 189.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of COO14 1A — NGS AJ2832 — Niles, US?

The position of COO14 1A — NGS AJ2832 — Niles, US in WGS84 is 42.023500°, -87.790772° (decimal), or 42° 1′ 24.60″ N, 87° 47′ 26.78″ 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.