FRANKLIN PARK RESERV SUP CO TK — NGS ME3170

USNGStrigunknown#215912
Latitude
41.945558°
Longitude
-87.886442°
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which establishes the primary control framework for surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States. Trig stations serve as precisely positioned reference points used to support high-accuracy surveying work, engineering projects, and geographic data collection across regional and local scales. Located near Franklin Park, Illinois, this benchmark contributes to the geodetic infrastructure of the Chicago metropolitan area. The coordinates 41.94556°N, 87.88644°W place the point in an important region for construction, transportation, and municipal surveying activities. For surveying professionals, verification and documentation of such control points remains essential. These stations enable consistent spatial referencing, support quality assurance in survey work, and provide valuable baseline data for ongoing mapping projects. Maintenance of accurate records for existing benchmarks ensures their continued utility in professional surveying practice.

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FRANKLIN PARK RESERV SUP CO TK — NGS ME3170 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215912 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.945558°, -87.886442°, corresponding to 41° 56′ 44.01″ N, 87° 53′ 11.19″ 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 FRANKLIN PARK RESERV SUP CO TK — NGS ME3170 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)41.945558, -87.886442
WGS84 (DMS)41° 56′ 44.01″ N, 87° 53′ 11.19″ 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
M 133 — NGS ME1663 — Franklin Park, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FRANKLIN PARK MUN TANK — NGS ME3095
2.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
P 133 — NGS ME1661 — River Grove, US
3.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AS E 135 S 100 — NGS ME1673 — Chicago, US
3.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AIRPORT BCN OHARE INTL AIRPORT — NGS ME3178 — Chicago, US
3.9 km away · US
US NGS · monument
ORD CONTROL MON 115 — NGS DL6034 — Chicago, US
4.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is FRANKLIN PARK RESERV SUP CO TK — NGS ME3170?

FRANKLIN PARK RESERV SUP CO TK — NGS ME3170 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215912. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of FRANKLIN PARK RESERV SUP CO TK — NGS ME3170?

The position of FRANKLIN PARK RESERV SUP CO TK — NGS ME3170 in WGS84 is 41.945558°, -87.886442° (decimal), or 41° 56′ 44.01″ N, 87° 53′ 11.19″ 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.