K 24 — NGS NG0770 — Des Plaines, US

USNGStrigunknown#215850
Latitude
42.007365°
Longitude
-87.923880°
Ortho h
198.98 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic framework for the continental United States. Trigonometric stations such as this serve as control points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across regional and local scales. Located near Des Plaines, Illinois, at coordinates 42.00736°N, 87.92388°W, this benchmark contributes to the positional accuracy of surveys in the Chicago metropolitan area and surrounding regions. The elevation for this station has not been recorded in available documentation. Verification and documentation of such control points remain essential for surveyors and engineers who rely on accurate reference data for property boundaries, infrastructure development, and geodetic network maintenance. Regular inspection and confirmation of benchmark stability ensures continued utility of the NGS network for professional surveying work.

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K 24 — NGS NG0770 — Des Plaines, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215850 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 199.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 42.007365°, -87.923880°, corresponding to 42° 0′ 26.51″ N, 87° 55′ 25.97″ 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 K 24 — NGS NG0770 — Des Plaines, 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)42.007365, -87.923880
WGS84 (DMS)42° 0′ 26.51″ N, 87° 55′ 25.97″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation198.98 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
B 8 — NGS NG0769 — Cook County, US
0.1 km away · US
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B 7 — NGS NG0768 — Des Plaines, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 26 — NGS NG0771 — Chicago, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AIRPORT K 23 — NGS NG0560 — Chicago, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 6 — NGS NG0767 — Chicago, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 27 — NGS NG0772 — Chicago, US
1.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is K 24 — NGS NG0770 — Des Plaines, US?

K 24 — NGS NG0770 — Des Plaines, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215850 and sits at an elevation of 199.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of K 24 — NGS NG0770 — Des Plaines, US?

The position of K 24 — NGS NG0770 — Des Plaines, US in WGS84 is 42.007365°, -87.923880° (decimal), or 42° 0′ 26.51″ N, 87° 55′ 25.97″ 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.