M 133 — NGS ME1663 — Franklin Park, US

USNGStrigunknown#215887
Latitude
41.929925°
Longitude
-87.885833°
Ortho h
196.52 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic control infrastructure for the United States. Trig stations of this classification serve as precision reference points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across their respective regions. Located near Franklin Park, Illinois, at coordinates 41.92992° N, 87.88583° W, this benchmark contributes to the framework supporting cadastral surveys, infrastructure development, and geospatial data accuracy in the Chicago metropolitan area and surrounding regions. Triangulation stations function as intervisible points in networks established through direct measurement methods. Modern verification and documentation of such control points remains valuable for surveying professionals, as these marks often retain utility for local surveys despite technological advances in positioning. Proper maintenance and recovery of benchmark locations ensures continuity in geodetic reference systems and supports quality assurance in contemporary surveying practice.

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M 133 — NGS ME1663 — Franklin Park, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215887 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 196.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.929925°, -87.885833°, corresponding to 41° 55′ 47.73″ N, 87° 53′ 9.00″ 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 M 133 — NGS ME1663 — Franklin Park, 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)41.929925, -87.885833
WGS84 (DMS)41° 55′ 47.73″ N, 87° 53′ 9.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation196.52 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
FRANKLIN PARK RESERV SUP CO TK — NGS ME3170
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FRANKLIN PARK MUN TANK — NGS ME3095
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
P 133 — NGS ME1661 — River Grove, US
3.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
INDIAN — NGS ME3019 — Chicago, US
4.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
INDIAN AZ MK — NGS ME3093 — Chicago, US
4.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
STD 395 COC ECC — NGS ME3070 — Chicago, US
5.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is M 133 — NGS ME1663 — Franklin Park, US?

M 133 — NGS ME1663 — Franklin Park, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215887 and sits at an elevation of 196.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of M 133 — NGS ME1663 — Franklin Park, US?

The position of M 133 — NGS ME1663 — Franklin Park, US in WGS84 is 41.929925°, -87.885833° (decimal), or 41° 55′ 47.73″ N, 87° 53′ 9.00″ 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.