MORTEN GROVE BAXTER LAB TANK — NGS NG0529 — Morton Grove, US

USNGStrigunknown#215777
Latitude
42.034449°
Longitude
-87.784431°
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Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference points that form the foundation of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located near Morton Grove, Illinois, at coordinates 42.03445° N, 87.78443° W, this trig point serves as a control station for surveying and mapping activities across the region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide accurate horizontal control for large-scale surveying projects, engineering work, and cartographic purposes. The monumentation enables surveyors and engineers to reference their local measurements to the national coordinate system. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable for maintaining the integrity of the geodetic network, supporting infrastructure projects, and ensuring consistency in spatial data. Current users should independently confirm the station's accessibility and physical condition before incorporation into survey work.

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MORTEN GROVE BAXTER LAB TANK — NGS NG0529 — Morton Grove, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215777 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 42.034449°, -87.784431°, corresponding to 42° 2′ 4.01″ N, 87° 47′ 3.95″ 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 MORTEN GROVE BAXTER LAB TANK — NGS NG0529 — Morton Grove, 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)42.034449, -87.784431
WGS84 (DMS)42° 2′ 4.01″ N, 87° 47′ 3.95″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
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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
MORTON GROVE CRANE PACK CO TK — NGS NG0537
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
COO14 1A — NGS AJ2832 — Niles, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MORTON GROVE MUNICIPAL TANK — NGS NG0535
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SK003 — NGS AJ2487 — Skokie, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
COO14 1B — NGS AJ2827 — Niles, US
2.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SK004 — NGS AJ2480 — Skokie, US
2.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is MORTEN GROVE BAXTER LAB TANK — NGS NG0529 — Morton Grove, US?

MORTEN GROVE BAXTER LAB TANK — NGS NG0529 — Morton Grove, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215777. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of MORTEN GROVE BAXTER LAB TANK — NGS NG0529 — Morton Grove, US?

The position of MORTEN GROVE BAXTER LAB TANK — NGS NG0529 — Morton Grove, US in WGS84 is 42.034449°, -87.784431° (decimal), or 42° 2′ 4.01″ N, 87° 47′ 3.95″ 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.