G 274 — NGS NG0114 — Evanston, US

USNGStrigunknown#215386
Latitude
42.044167°
Longitude
-87.682500°
Ortho h
182.65 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Trig stations serve as precise horizontal control points used to support surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the country. Located near Evanston, Illinois at coordinates 42.04417°N, 87.68250°W, this point contributes to the regional control network in northeastern Illinois. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established through intervisible networks to create accurate positional references. The location near a major metropolitan area underscores the importance of maintaining precise geodetic control in developed regions. Verification and documentation of benchmark locations like this one are essential for ensuring the accuracy and continuity of the national spatial reference system.

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G 274 — NGS NG0114 — Evanston, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215386 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 182.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 42.044167°, -87.682500°, corresponding to 42° 2′ 39.00″ N, 87° 40′ 57.00″ 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 G 274 — NGS NG0114 — Evanston, 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)42.044167, -87.682500
WGS84 (DMS)42° 2′ 39.00″ N, 87° 40′ 57.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation182.65 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
RV 17 — NGS NG0113 — Evanston, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV 18 — NGS NG0115 — Evanston, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
J 18 RESET — NGS NG0117 — Evanston, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
J 274 — NGS NG0120 — Evanston, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV 16 — NGS NG0112 — Evanston, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 274 — NGS NG0111 — Evanston, US
1.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is G 274 — NGS NG0114 — Evanston, US?

G 274 — NGS NG0114 — Evanston, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215386 and sits at an elevation of 182.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of G 274 — NGS NG0114 — Evanston, US?

The position of G 274 — NGS NG0114 — Evanston, US in WGS84 is 42.044167°, -87.682500° (decimal), or 42° 2′ 39.00″ N, 87° 40′ 57.00″ 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.