F 95 — NGS JC0153 — Granite City, US

USNGStrigunknown#6880
Latitude
38.703889°
Longitude
-90.151111°
Ortho h
129.30 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which comprises the foundational control points for the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Trig stations serve as primary reference points for horizontal control, enabling accurate surveying and mapping across regional and national scales. Located near Granite City, Illinois at coordinates 38.70389° N, 90.15111° W, this benchmark contributes to the positional framework essential for engineering surveys, infrastructure projects, and cartographic work throughout the region. Triangulation stations were historically established through intervisible sight lines and angular measurements, creating interconnected networks of known positions. Modern surveyors and engineers depend upon verification and proper documentation of such control points to maintain the integrity of local and regional survey work. The preservation and accurate positioning of NGS benchmarks remains critical for maintaining consistent spatial reference systems across diverse applications.

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F 95 — NGS JC0153 — Granite City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6880 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 129.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.703889°, -90.151111°, corresponding to 38° 42′ 14.00″ N, 90° 9′ 4.00″ 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 F 95 — NGS JC0153 — Granite City, 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)38.703889, -90.151111
WGS84 (DMS)38° 42′ 14.00″ N, 90° 9′ 4.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation129.30 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
E 95 — NGS JC0152 — Granite City, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GRANITE CITY — NGS JC0154
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
G 95 — NGS JC0155 — Granite City, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 95 — NGS JC0151 — Granite City, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
P 283 — NGS JC1166 — Granite City, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 283 — NGS JC1167 — Granite City, US
2.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is F 95 — NGS JC0153 — Granite City, US?

F 95 — NGS JC0153 — Granite City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6880 and sits at an elevation of 129.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of F 95 — NGS JC0153 — Granite City, US?

The position of F 95 — NGS JC0153 — Granite City, US in WGS84 is 38.703889°, -90.151111° (decimal), or 38° 42′ 14.00″ N, 90° 9′ 4.00″ 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.