DALEY RM 1 — NGS ME3346 — Chicago, US

USNGStrigunknown#215539
Latitude
41.810667°
Longitude
-87.633953°
Ortho h
181.22 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the geometric framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Trig stations serve as precisely positioned reference points used to support cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. Located near Chicago, Illinois, this point is situated within the densely developed region of northern Illinois where accurate geodetic control remains valuable for infrastructure management and property boundary establishment. The station's coordinates are referenced to the national datum and provide surveyors with a reliable tie to the broader geodetic network. Documentation and verification of such benchmarks ensures the integrity of the control network and supports continuity for future surveying operations across the region.

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DALEY RM 1 — NGS ME3346 — Chicago, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215539 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 181.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.810667°, -87.633953°, corresponding to 41° 48′ 38.40″ N, 87° 38′ 2.23″ 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 RM 1 — NGS ME3346 — 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)41.810667, -87.633953
WGS84 (DMS)41° 48′ 38.40″ N, 87° 38′ 2.23″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation181.22 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 — NGS ME2724 — Chicago, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DALEY RM 2 — NGS ME3347 — Cook County, 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 RM 1 — NGS ME3346 — Chicago, US?

DALEY RM 1 — NGS ME3346 — Chicago, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215539 and sits at an elevation of 181.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of DALEY RM 1 — NGS ME3346 — Chicago, US?

The position of DALEY RM 1 — NGS ME3346 — Chicago, US in WGS84 is 41.810667°, -87.633953° (decimal), or 41° 48′ 38.40″ N, 87° 38′ 2.23″ 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.