K 274 — NGS NG0121 — Evanston, US

USNGStrigunknown#215396
Latitude
42.058528°
Longitude
-87.676444°
Ortho h
180.16 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located near Evanston, Illinois at coordinates 42.05853° N, 87.67644° W, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal positioning and surveying operations in the region. Triangulation stations of this type have historically provided accurate spatial reference data essential for mapping, boundary establishment, and engineering projects. The NGS maintains and documents these control points to ensure the integrity and reliability of surveying work across the country. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable for surveyors and professionals requiring precise positional references. Current condition assessments and coordinate confirmations help preserve the utility of these geodetic monuments for contemporary surveying applications in the Chicago metropolitan area and surrounding regions.

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K 274 — NGS NG0121 — Evanston, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215396 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 180.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 42.058528°, -87.676444°, corresponding to 42° 3′ 30.70″ N, 87° 40′ 35.20″ 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 274 — NGS NG0121 — 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)42.058528, -87.676444
WGS84 (DMS)42° 3′ 30.70″ N, 87° 40′ 35.20″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation180.16 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
J 274 — NGS NG0120 — Evanston, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
L 274 — NGS NG0122 — Evanston, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
J 18 RESET — NGS NG0117 — Evanston, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV 19 — NGS NG0119 — Evanston, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV 18 — NGS NG0115 — Evanston, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 274 — NGS NG0123 — Evanston, US
1.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is K 274 — NGS NG0121 — Evanston, US?

K 274 — NGS NG0121 — Evanston, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215396 and sits at an elevation of 180.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of K 274 — NGS NG0121 — Evanston, US?

The position of K 274 — NGS NG0121 — Evanston, US in WGS84 is 42.058528°, -87.676444° (decimal), or 42° 3′ 30.70″ N, 87° 40′ 35.20″ 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.