D 249 — NGS JC0173 — Fairview Heights, US

USNGStrigunknown#6764
Latitude
38.595389°
Longitude
-90.042250°
Ortho h
138.60 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the geometric framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located near Fairview Heights, Illinois, at coordinates 38.59539° N, 90.04225° W, this trig point serves as a precise reference for local and regional survey work. Triangulation stations of this type were systematically established to provide surveyors with monumented positions of known coordinates. Such points remain valuable for verifying survey accuracy, establishing new surveys, and maintaining consistency in spatial data collection. The documented coordinate positions enable surveyors and engineers to relate their work to the national geodetic datum. Verification and maintenance of these reference points preserve their utility for contemporary surveying applications and geodetic studies. Professional surveyors rely on such established control stations to ensure accuracy and traceability in their measurements and mapping projects.

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D 249 — NGS JC0173 — Fairview Heights, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6764 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 138.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.595389°, -90.042250°, corresponding to 38° 35′ 43.40″ N, 90° 2′ 32.10″ 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 D 249 — NGS JC0173 — Fairview Heights, 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)38.595389, -90.042250
WGS84 (DMS)38° 35′ 43.40″ N, 90° 2′ 32.10″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation138.60 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
FRENCH VILLAGE ST POL RAD MAST — NGS JC1581 — Fairview Heights, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
UM 116 — NGS DP3020 — Fairview Heights, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
UM 117 — NGS DP3021 — Caseyville, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AMERICAN BOTTOM LOWER BASE 2 — NGS JC1256 — Caseyville, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AMERICAN BOTTOM LOWER BASE RM 1 — NGS JC0171 — Caseyville, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AMERICAN BOTTOM LOWER BASE — NGS JC0172 — Caseyville, US
1.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is D 249 — NGS JC0173 — Fairview Heights, US?

D 249 — NGS JC0173 — Fairview Heights, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6764 and sits at an elevation of 138.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of D 249 — NGS JC0173 — Fairview Heights, US?

The position of D 249 — NGS JC0173 — Fairview Heights, US in WGS84 is 38.595389°, -90.042250° (decimal), or 38° 35′ 43.40″ N, 90° 2′ 32.10″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 15N (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.