H 134 — NGS NG0237 — Wilmette, US

USNGStrigunknown#215653
Latitude
42.079792°
Longitude
-87.721039°
Ortho h
191.38 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic control framework for surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States. Located near Wilmette, Illinois, at latitude 42.07979° and longitude -87.72104°, this trig point serves as a reference station for horizontal positioning in the Chicago metropolitan region. Triangulation stations of this type have historically provided high-accuracy control points for surveyors, engineers, and mapping professionals conducting cadastral surveys, infrastructure projects, and geographic information system development. The station's position enables local surveyors to establish or verify their own survey networks with confidence. Documentation and periodic verification of such control points remain important to the surveying community, as accurate reference coordinates support reliable spatial data collection and boundary determination. NGS continues to maintain records of active and historical stations to serve ongoing surveying and geodetic requirements.

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H 134 — NGS NG0237 — Wilmette, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215653 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 191.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 42.079792°, -87.721039°, corresponding to 42° 4′ 47.25″ N, 87° 43′ 15.74″ 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 H 134 — NGS NG0237 — Wilmette, 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)42.079792, -87.721039
WGS84 (DMS)42° 4′ 47.25″ N, 87° 43′ 15.74″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation191.38 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
H 134 O/S — NGS AJ2484 — Wilmette, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
05 NO 3301 — NGS NG0129 — Wilmette, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KENILWORTH — NGS NG0131
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV 22 — NGS NG0128 — Wilmette, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WILMETTE — NGS NG0127
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV 23 — NGS NG0130 — Kenilworth, US
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is H 134 — NGS NG0237 — Wilmette, US?

H 134 — NGS NG0237 — Wilmette, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215653 and sits at an elevation of 191.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of H 134 — NGS NG0237 — Wilmette, US?

The position of H 134 — NGS NG0237 — Wilmette, US in WGS84 is 42.079792°, -87.721039° (decimal), or 42° 4′ 47.25″ N, 87° 43′ 15.74″ 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.