COO41 2B — NGS AJ2813 — Chicago, US

USNGStrigunknown#215296
Latitude
41.942307°
Longitude
-87.633718°
Ellipsoidal h
144.71 m
Ortho h
178.40 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's fundamental control network, which establishes the geometric foundation for all surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Located near Chicago, Illinois at coordinates 41.94231° N, 87.63372° W, this benchmark serves as a reference point for horizontal and vertical positioning. The ellipsoidal elevation of 144.7 meters ties observations to the national datum framework. Trigonometric stations like this are strategically positioned to enable surveyors, cartographers, and engineers to conduct accurate measurements and georeferencing work. Verification and proper documentation of such control points remain essential to maintaining the integrity of the geodetic infrastructure and ensuring the reliability of subsequent surveying operations throughout the region.

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COO41 2B — NGS AJ2813 — Chicago, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215296 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 178.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.942307°, -87.633718°, corresponding to 41° 56′ 32.30″ N, 87° 38′ 1.39″ 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 2B — NGS AJ2813 — 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)41.942307, -87.633718
WGS84 (DMS)41° 56′ 32.30″ N, 87° 38′ 1.39″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation178.40 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
019 COC — NGS ME2803 — Chicago, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
COO41 2A — NGS AJ2810 — Chicago, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GRACE — NGS ME2811 — Chicago, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHICAGO DEL VALLE CH SPIRE — NGS ME2817
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHICAGO ST PAULS CH SPIRE — NGS ME2808
2.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
024 COC — NGS ME2869 — Chicago, US
2.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is COO41 2B — NGS AJ2813 — Chicago, US?

COO41 2B — NGS AJ2813 — Chicago, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215296 and sits at an elevation of 178.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of COO41 2B — NGS AJ2813 — Chicago, US?

The position of COO41 2B — NGS AJ2813 — Chicago, US in WGS84 is 41.942307°, -87.633718° (decimal), or 41° 56′ 32.30″ N, 87° 38′ 1.39″ 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.