DALEY — NGS ME2724 — Chicago, US

USNGStrigunknown#215538
Latitude
41.810396°
Longitude
-87.633991°
Ortho h
181.06 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's control network, which establishes the geometric framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Trig stations serve as precise horizontal control points, enabling surveyors and cartographers to reference their work to a common datum and coordinate system. Located in the Chicago, Illinois area at coordinates 41.81040°, -87.63399°, this point contributes to regional surveying infrastructure in a major metropolitan zone. The station's position in NGS documentation provides essential reference data for professional surveyors undertaking construction, property delineation, and engineering projects. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable for maintaining geodetic network integrity. Regular confirmation of point stability and accessibility ensures the continued utility of these monuments for surveying professionals dependent on accurate, traceable control references.

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DALEY — NGS ME2724 — Chicago, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215538 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 181.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.810396°, -87.633991°, corresponding to 41° 48′ 37.43″ N, 87° 38′ 2.37″ 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 DALEY — NGS ME2724 — 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)41.810396, -87.633991
WGS84 (DMS)41° 48′ 37.43″ N, 87° 38′ 2.37″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation181.06 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
DALEY RM 2 — NGS ME3347 — Cook County, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DALEY RM 1 — NGS ME3346 — Chicago, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 137 — NGS ME1888 — Chicago, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
044 — NGS ME2721 — Chicago, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
045 COC — NGS ME2769 — Chicago, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 137 — NGS ME1889 — Chicago, US
0.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is DALEY — NGS ME2724 — Chicago, US?

DALEY — NGS ME2724 — Chicago, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215538 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 DALEY — NGS ME2724 — Chicago, US?

The position of DALEY — NGS ME2724 — Chicago, US in WGS84 is 41.810396°, -87.633991° (decimal), or 41° 48′ 37.43″ N, 87° 38′ 2.37″ 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.