COO41 1A — NGS AJ2793 — Chicago, US

USNGStrigunknown#215546
Latitude
41.811982°
Longitude
-87.589082°
Ellipsoidal h
147.54 m
Ortho h
181.10 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the NGS network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental geodetic control for the United States. Trig stations serve as primary reference points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects requiring precise horizontal and vertical positioning. Located near Chicago, Illinois, this benchmark provides essential control infrastructure for the densely developed urban and surrounding regions. The ellipsoidal elevation of 147.5 m is referenced to the current national datum. Regular verification and documentation of such control points is critical for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of cadastral surveys, construction projects, and scientific applications across multiple disciplines. These monuments constitute irreplaceable reference standards in the national geodetic network.

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COO41 1A — NGS AJ2793 — Chicago, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215546 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 181.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.811982°, -87.589082°, corresponding to 41° 48′ 43.14″ N, 87° 35′ 20.69″ 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 COO41 1A — NGS AJ2793 — Chicago, 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)41.811982, -87.589082
WGS84 (DMS)41° 48′ 43.14″ N, 87° 35′ 20.69″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation181.10 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:

GeoNames topographic database · cape
Morgan Point
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
COO41 1B — NGS AJ2797 — Chicago, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EAST END — NGS ME2663 — Chicago, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BEACH — NGS ME2674 — Cook County, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
037 COC — NGS ME2696 — Chicago, US
2.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
044 — NGS ME2721 — Chicago, US
3.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is COO41 1A — NGS AJ2793 — Chicago, US?

COO41 1A — NGS AJ2793 — Chicago, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215546 and sits at an elevation of 181.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of COO41 1A — NGS AJ2793 — Chicago, US?

The position of COO41 1A — NGS AJ2793 — Chicago, US in WGS84 is 41.811982°, -87.589082° (decimal), or 41° 48′ 43.14″ N, 87° 35′ 20.69″ 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.