J 147 — NGS JC0040 — East St. Louis, US

USNGStrigunknown#6861
Latitude
38.628333°
Longitude
-90.168333°
Ortho h
130.65 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Trigonometric stations of this type serve as precise reference points for local and regional surveys, enabling accurate positioning of property boundaries, infrastructure, and geographic features. Located near East St. Louis, Illinois, at coordinates 38.62833°N, 90.16833°W, this benchmark contributes to horizontal geodetic control in the Illinois region. Verification and documentation of such stations remain valuable for surveying professionals, as they provide stable, recoverable points for establishing local control networks and validating modern positioning methods. Surveyors and engineers depend on these reference points to ensure consistency and accuracy in their work across generations. The maintenance and recovery of NGS benchmarks support the integrity of the national spatial framework.

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J 147 — NGS JC0040 — East St. Louis, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6861 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 130.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.628333°, -90.168333°, corresponding to 38° 37′ 42.00″ N, 90° 10′ 6.00″ 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 147 — NGS JC0040 — East St. Louis, 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)38.628333, -90.168333
WGS84 (DMS)38° 37′ 42.00″ N, 90° 10′ 6.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation130.65 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
X 169 — NGS JC0041 — East St. Louis, US
0.0 km away · US
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K 95 — NGS JC0039 — East St. Louis, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T 283 — NGS JC1152 — East St. Louis, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 114 — NGS JC0076 — East St. Louis, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I 3 — NGS JC0042 — East St. Louis, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 146 — NGS JC0038 — East St. Louis, US
0.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is J 147 — NGS JC0040 — East St. Louis, US?

J 147 — NGS JC0040 — East St. Louis, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6861 and sits at an elevation of 130.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of J 147 — NGS JC0040 — East St. Louis, US?

The position of J 147 — NGS JC0040 — East St. Louis, US in WGS84 is 38.628333°, -90.168333° (decimal), or 38° 37′ 42.00″ N, 90° 10′ 6.00″ 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.