FAN MARKER KEDZIE RBN KEDZIE — NGS ME2959 — Chicago, US

USNGStrigunknown#215140
Latitude
41.741447°
Longitude
-87.689676°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which constitutes the primary geodetic control infrastructure for the United States. Trig points serve as fundamental reference stations for precise horizontal positioning and are established to support surveying, mapping, and civil engineering projects across the nation. Located in the Chicago, Illinois vicinity at coordinates 41.74145° N, 87.68968° W, this benchmark contributes to regional control networks essential for large-scale survey work and geospatial applications. As with all NGS monuments, documentation and periodic verification of such points are vital to maintain the accuracy and integrity of the national geodetic datum. Access to reliable horizontal control stations enables surveyors and engineers to reference local work to established national standards, ensuring consistency and precision in land surveys, construction projects, and geographic information systems throughout the region.

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FAN MARKER KEDZIE RBN KEDZIE — NGS ME2959 — Chicago, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215140 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.741447°, -87.689676°, corresponding to 41° 44′ 29.21″ N, 87° 41′ 22.83″ 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 FAN MARKER KEDZIE RBN KEDZIE — NGS ME2959 — Chicago, 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)41.741447, -87.689676
WGS84 (DMS)41° 44′ 29.21″ N, 87° 41′ 22.83″ 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
KEDZIE — NGS ME2958 — Chicago, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KEDZIE ECC — NGS ME2955 — Chicago, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RYAN — NGS ME2970 — Chicago, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RYAN AZ MK — NGS ME2986 — Chicago, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
042 — NGS ME2973 — Cook County, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHICAGO RAD STA WGES NW MAST — NGS ME2953
1.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is FAN MARKER KEDZIE RBN KEDZIE — NGS ME2959 — Chicago, US?

FAN MARKER KEDZIE RBN KEDZIE — NGS ME2959 — Chicago, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215140. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of FAN MARKER KEDZIE RBN KEDZIE — NGS ME2959 — Chicago, US?

The position of FAN MARKER KEDZIE RBN KEDZIE — NGS ME2959 — Chicago, US in WGS84 is 41.741447°, -87.689676° (decimal), or 41° 44′ 29.21″ N, 87° 41′ 22.83″ 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.