E ST LOUIS AZI — NGS DE9187 — East St. Louis, US

USNGStrigunknown#6892
Latitude
38.630653°
Longitude
-90.144048°
Ellipsoidal h
95.56 m
Ortho h
126.60 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's horizontal control network, which establishes the foundational reference framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near East St. Louis, Illinois, at coordinates 38.63065° N, 90.14405° W, this point serves as a precisely documented position for geodetic and surveying operations in the region. The ellipsoidal elevation of 95.6 meters provides vertical reference data integrated with the horizontal control network. Trig stations of this classification function as monumented reference points essential for maintaining survey accuracy, supporting infrastructure projects, and enabling consistent spatial data collection. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks ensure the integrity of the geodetic infrastructure upon which professional surveying, engineering, and mapping activities depend across the nation.

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E ST LOUIS AZI — NGS DE9187 — East St. Louis, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6892 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 126.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.630653°, -90.144048°, corresponding to 38° 37′ 50.35″ N, 90° 8′ 38.57″ 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 E ST LOUIS AZI — NGS DE9187 — East St. Louis, 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)38.630653, -90.144048
WGS84 (DMS)38° 37′ 50.35″ N, 90° 8′ 38.57″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation126.60 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
B 147 — NGS JC0031 — East St. Louis, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 147 RESET — NGS JC0032 — East St. Louis, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E ST LOUIS — NGS DE9188 — East St. Louis, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S 146 — NGS JC0033 — East St. Louis, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S 146 RESET — NGS JC0034 — East St. Louis, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MRC 18 — NGS DF7917 — East St. Louis, US
0.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is E ST LOUIS AZI — NGS DE9187 — East St. Louis, US?

E ST LOUIS AZI — NGS DE9187 — East St. Louis, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6892 and sits at an elevation of 126.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of E ST LOUIS AZI — NGS DE9187 — East St. Louis, US?

The position of E ST LOUIS AZI — NGS DE9187 — East St. Louis, US in WGS84 is 38.630653°, -90.144048° (decimal), or 38° 37′ 50.35″ N, 90° 8′ 38.57″ 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.

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