COO41 2A — NGS AJ2810 — Chicago, US

USNGStrigunknown#215302
Latitude
41.936485°
Longitude
-87.632289°
Ellipsoidal h
147.25 m
Ortho h
180.90 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Situated near Chicago, Illinois, at coordinates 41.93648° N, 87.63229° W, this trig point serves as a horizontal control reference with documented ellipsoidal elevation of 147.3 meters. Triangulation stations of this type have historically provided precise positional control for subsequent surveys, engineering projects, and spatial data collection. The maintenance and verification of such benchmark stations remains essential for ensuring consistency and accuracy in modern surveying practices, geographic information systems, and infrastructure development. Regular documentation of these reference points supports the continued reliability of the geodetic datum and facilitates coordination between public and private surveying efforts.

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COO41 2A — NGS AJ2810 — Chicago, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215302 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 180.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.936485°, -87.632289°, corresponding to 41° 56′ 11.35″ N, 87° 37′ 56.24″ 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 2A — NGS AJ2810 — 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)41.936485, -87.632289
WGS84 (DMS)41° 56′ 11.35″ N, 87° 37′ 56.24″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation180.90 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
COO41 2B — NGS AJ2813 — Chicago, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
019 COC — NGS ME2803 — Chicago, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHICAGO ST PAULS CH SPIRE — NGS ME2808
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CLARK — NGS ME2806 — Chicago, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHICAGO DEL VALLE CH SPIRE — NGS ME2817
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GRACE — NGS ME2811 — Chicago, US
2.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is COO41 2A — NGS AJ2810 — Chicago, US?

COO41 2A — NGS AJ2810 — Chicago, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215302 and sits at an elevation of 180.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of COO41 2A — NGS AJ2810 — Chicago, US?

The position of COO41 2A — NGS AJ2810 — Chicago, US in WGS84 is 41.936485°, -87.632289° (decimal), or 41° 56′ 11.35″ N, 87° 37′ 56.24″ 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.