ELMWOOD PARK UNITED CH CUPOLA — NGS ME3068

USNGStrigunknown#215902
Latitude
41.934368°
Longitude
-87.820498°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which forms the foundation of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located near Elmwood Park, Illinois, at coordinates 41.93437° N, 87.82050° W, this trig point serves as a control station for horizontal positioning and mapping activities throughout the region. Triangulation stations of this type provide essential reference points for surveyors, engineers, and cartographers conducting work in northern Illinois. The point's value lies in its documented position within the national coordinate system, enabling precise local surveys and alignment with broader geodetic frameworks. While elevation data for this specific station remains unrecorded, its horizontal coordinates remain integral to surveying operations. Verification and documentation of such benchmark locations preserves the accuracy and reliability of regional survey work. Maintaining records of these control points ensures continuity for future surveying projects and contributes to the overall integrity of the nation's spatial reference system.

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ELMWOOD PARK UNITED CH CUPOLA — NGS ME3068 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215902 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.934368°, -87.820498°, corresponding to 41° 56′ 3.72″ N, 87° 49′ 13.79″ 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 ELMWOOD PARK UNITED CH CUPOLA — NGS ME3068 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)41.934368, -87.820498
WGS84 (DMS)41° 56′ 3.72″ N, 87° 49′ 13.79″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
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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
STD 395 COC ECC — NGS ME3070 — Chicago, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 133 — NGS ME1659 — Elmwood Park, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
002 COC — NGS ME3071 — Chicago, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ELMWOOD PARK RAD STA WLEY MAST — NGS ME3035
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
INDIAN — NGS ME3019 — Chicago, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
INDIAN AZ MK — NGS ME3093 — Chicago, US
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is ELMWOOD PARK UNITED CH CUPOLA — NGS ME3068?

ELMWOOD PARK UNITED CH CUPOLA — NGS ME3068 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215902. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of ELMWOOD PARK UNITED CH CUPOLA — NGS ME3068?

The position of ELMWOOD PARK UNITED CH CUPOLA — NGS ME3068 in WGS84 is 41.934368°, -87.820498° (decimal), or 41° 56′ 3.72″ N, 87° 49′ 13.79″ 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.