DOUGLAS — NGS ME2753 — Chicago, US

USNGStrigunknown#215446
Latitude
41.853315°
Longitude
-87.701326°
Ortho h
231.70 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference points that form the foundation of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Trig stations of this type serve as control points for surveying, mapping, and positioning activities across the country. Located near Chicago, Illinois, at coordinates 41.85331°N, 87.70133°W, this benchmark contributes to the horizontal control network essential for accurate land surveys and geographic information systems. The verification and proper documentation of such points remain valuable for surveyors and engineers who rely on established geodetic control for precision work. Maintaining current records of these reference stations ensures the continued accuracy and reliability of surveying operations in the region.

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DOUGLAS — NGS ME2753 — Chicago, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215446 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 231.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.853315°, -87.701326°, corresponding to 41° 51′ 11.93″ N, 87° 42′ 4.78″ 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 DOUGLAS — NGS ME2753 — 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)41.853315, -87.701326
WGS84 (DMS)41° 51′ 11.93″ N, 87° 42′ 4.78″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation231.70 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
CHICAGO HOLY CORINTHIANS SPIRE — NGS ME2747
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
028 COC — NGS ME2783 — Chicago, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
027 COC — NGS ME2754 — Chicago, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHICAGO ST PAUL CH SPIRE — NGS ME2742
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHICAGO RAD STA WHFC MAST — NGS ME2698
2.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SOUTH SANITARY — NGS ME1801 — Chicago, US
2.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is DOUGLAS — NGS ME2753 — Chicago, US?

DOUGLAS — NGS ME2753 — Chicago, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215446 and sits at an elevation of 231.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of DOUGLAS — NGS ME2753 — Chicago, US?

The position of DOUGLAS — NGS ME2753 — Chicago, US in WGS84 is 41.853315°, -87.701326° (decimal), or 41° 51′ 11.93″ N, 87° 42′ 4.78″ 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.