E ST LOUIS — NGS DE9188 — East St. Louis, US

USNGStrigunknown#6896
Latitude
38.634323°
Longitude
-90.142330°
Ellipsoidal h
97.18 m
Ortho h
128.20 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the NGS network, which establishes and maintains the geodetic control framework for the continental United States. Trig stations of this classification serve as fundamental reference points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across regional and local scales. Located near East St. Louis, Illinois, at coordinates 38.63432° N, 90.14233° W, this benchmark occupies a strategic position within the nation's horizontal and vertical control network. The ellipsoidal elevation of 97.2 meters documents the point's position relative to the GRS80 reference ellipsoid. Proper documentation and periodic verification of such control points remain essential for maintaining survey accuracy and integrity. These monuments support cadastral surveys, infrastructure development, and scientific applications requiring reliable geodetic reference data. Surveyors and mappers rely on registered benchmarks to establish connections between local projects and the national coordinate system.

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E ST LOUIS — NGS DE9188 — 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 #6896 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 128.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.634323°, -90.142330°, corresponding to 38° 38′ 3.56″ N, 90° 8′ 32.39″ 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 — NGS DE9188 — 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)38.634323, -90.142330
WGS84 (DMS)38° 38′ 3.56″ N, 90° 8′ 32.39″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation128.20 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
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 147 RESET — NGS JC0032 — East St. Louis, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E ST LOUIS AZI — NGS DE9187 — East St. Louis, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S 146 — NGS JC0033 — East St. Louis, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S 146 RESET — NGS JC0034 — East St. Louis, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MRC 18 — NGS DF7917 — East St. Louis, US
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is E ST LOUIS — NGS DE9188 — East St. Louis, US?

E ST LOUIS — NGS DE9188 — East St. Louis, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6896 and sits at an elevation of 128.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of E ST LOUIS — NGS DE9188 — East St. Louis, US?

The position of E ST LOUIS — NGS DE9188 — East St. Louis, US in WGS84 is 38.634323°, -90.142330° (decimal), or 38° 38′ 3.56″ N, 90° 8′ 32.39″ 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.