J 114 — NGS JC0118 — Saint Clair County, US

USNGStrigunknown#7030
Latitude
38.547500°
Longitude
-90.070833°
Ortho h
162.56 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the foundational geodetic control for the United States. Trig stations serve as primary reference points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across their regions. Located in Saint Clair County, Illinois, this point contributes to the horizontal control network that supports precise positioning and spatial data collection throughout the area. Triangulation stations like this historically provided essential reference benchmarks for surveyors conducting cadastral, construction, and cartographic work. Verification and documentation of such points remain valuable for maintaining geodetic infrastructure integrity and ensuring consistency in surveying practices. The coordinates and location data enable surveyors and GIS professionals to validate their own measurements against established national standards, supporting accurate land records and infrastructure development.

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J 114 — NGS JC0118 — Saint Clair County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7030 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 162.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.547500°, -90.070833°, corresponding to 38° 32′ 51.00″ N, 90° 4′ 15.00″ 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 J 114 — NGS JC0118 — Saint Clair County, 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)38.547500, -90.070833
WGS84 (DMS)38° 32′ 51.00″ N, 90° 4′ 15.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation162.56 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
K 114 — NGS JC0119 — Belleville, US
3.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 114 — NGS JC0117 — Saint Clair County, US
3.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CLARKS MOUND — NGS JC1580 — Saint Clair County, US
3.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
UM 114 — NGS DP3018 — Belleville, US
3.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
UM 113 — NGS DP3017 — Belleville, US
4.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
UM 112 — NGS DP3016 — Saint Clair County, US
4.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is J 114 — NGS JC0118 — Saint Clair County, US?

J 114 — NGS JC0118 — Saint Clair County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7030 and sits at an elevation of 162.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of J 114 — NGS JC0118 — Saint Clair County, US?

The position of J 114 — NGS JC0118 — Saint Clair County, US in WGS84 is 38.547500°, -90.070833° (decimal), or 38° 32′ 51.00″ N, 90° 4′ 15.00″ 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.