CUT D 63 — NGS ME3259 — Chicago, US

USNGStrigunknown#215407
Latitude
41.838653°
Longitude
-87.609661°
Ortho h
184.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains the foundational control framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located near Chicago, Illinois, at coordinates 41.83865°, -87.60966°, this trig point serves as a horizontal reference for local and regional geodetic work. Triangulation stations of this type historically provided precise positional control for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and cartographic activities. The point's continued documentation in the NGS registry supports verification of older survey work and calibration of modern positioning technologies. Located in an urban-adjacent area, this benchmark contributes to the established control network serving Illinois and the broader Midwest region. Preservation and recovery of such reference points remains valuable for surveying professionals conducting heritage surveys or requiring connections to historical geodetic networks. Accurate coordinates and accessible documentation facilitate efficient field operations and ensure consistency in spatial data across generations of surveying work.

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CUT D 63 — NGS ME3259 — Chicago, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215407 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 184.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.838653°, -87.609661°, corresponding to 41° 50′ 19.15″ N, 87° 36′ 34.78″ 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 CUT D 63 — NGS ME3259 — 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)41.838653, -87.609661
WGS84 (DMS)41° 50′ 19.15″ N, 87° 36′ 34.78″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation184.00 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:

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C 14 — NGS ME3245 — Chicago, US
0.1 km away · US
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CUT D 50 — NGS ME3258 — Chicago, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
035 — NGS ME2684 — Chicago, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
STD 482 — NGS ME2683 — Chicago, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MEADOWS — NGS ME2685 — Chicago, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHICAGO RED LIGHT ATOP MEADOWS — NGS ME2686
0.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is CUT D 63 — NGS ME3259 — Chicago, US?

CUT D 63 — NGS ME3259 — Chicago, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215407 and sits at an elevation of 184.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of CUT D 63 — NGS ME3259 — Chicago, US?

The position of CUT D 63 — NGS ME3259 — Chicago, US in WGS84 is 41.838653°, -87.609661° (decimal), or 41° 50′ 19.15″ N, 87° 36′ 34.78″ 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.