EVANSTON MUN TANK — NGS NG0507

USNGStrigunknown#215775
Latitude
42.029764°
Longitude
-87.704560°
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0
Last checked
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This is a triangulation (trig) station established and maintained by the National Geodetic Survey, the federal authority responsible for horizontal and vertical control networks throughout the United States. Trig stations serve as fixed reference points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects by providing accurate position data tied to the national coordinate system. Located near Evanston, Illinois, at coordinates 42.02976°N, 87.70456°W, this benchmark contributes to the NGS network's infrastructure across the region. As part of the interconnected national geodetic framework, this point supports local and regional surveying work, including property boundary determination, construction layout, and cartographic applications. The position has been documented in the NGS database for accessibility by surveying professionals. Verification and maintenance of such control points ensure their continued accuracy and utility for the surveying community.

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EVANSTON MUN TANK — NGS NG0507 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215775 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 42.029764°, -87.704560°, corresponding to 42° 1′ 47.15″ N, 87° 42′ 16.42″ 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 EVANSTON MUN TANK — NGS NG0507 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)42.029764, -87.704560
WGS84 (DMS)42° 1′ 47.15″ N, 87° 42′ 16.42″ 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:

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SK011 — NGS AJ2486 — Skokie, US
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2.0 km away · US
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SK013 — NGS AJ2477 — Skokie, US
2.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is EVANSTON MUN TANK — NGS NG0507?

EVANSTON MUN TANK — NGS NG0507 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215775. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of EVANSTON MUN TANK — NGS NG0507?

The position of EVANSTON MUN TANK — NGS NG0507 in WGS84 is 42.029764°, -87.704560° (decimal), or 42° 1′ 47.15″ N, 87° 42′ 16.42″ 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.