ORD CONTROL MON 113 — NGS DL6035 — Chicago, US

USNGScontrolunknown#215871
Latitude
41.999570°
Longitude
-87.894422°
Ellipsoidal h
162.45 m
Ortho h
196.12 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This control station is part of the NGS geodetic network, which establishes the fundamental reference framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Chicago, Illinois, at coordinates 41.99957° N, 87.89442° W, this benchmark serves as a monumented horizontal and vertical control point for regional surveying operations. The ellipsoidal elevation of 162.5 meters is referenced to current datum standards. Control points of this classification provide critical ground truth for professional surveyors, engineers, and GIS practitioners conducting boundary surveys, construction layout, and spatial data projects. Regular documentation and verification of such stations ensures the integrity of the nation's geodetic infrastructure and supports accurate positional reference across local and regional scales. Surveyors working in the Chicago metropolitan area may reference this point to establish or validate survey networks for both public and private projects.

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ORD CONTROL MON 113 — NGS DL6035 — Chicago, US is a geodetic control point located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215871 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 196.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.999570°, -87.894422°, corresponding to 41° 59′ 58.45″ N, 87° 53′ 39.92″ 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 ORD CONTROL MON 113 — NGS DL6035 — Chicago, 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)41.999570, -87.894422
WGS84 (DMS)41° 59′ 58.45″ N, 87° 53′ 39.92″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation196.12 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
AIRPORT BM K 21 COC — NGS ME3190 — Chicago, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AIRPORT BM 69 COC — NGS ME3191 — Chicago, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SULOWAY — NGS ME3186 — Chicago, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AIRPORT K 22 — NGS NG0558 — Chicago, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AIRPORT BM 68 COC — NGS ME3193 — Chicago, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
O HARE CHICAGO INTL APT TANK — NGS ME3169
1.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is ORD CONTROL MON 113 — NGS DL6035 — Chicago, US?

ORD CONTROL MON 113 — NGS DL6035 — Chicago, US is a geodetic control point located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215871 and sits at an elevation of 196.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of ORD CONTROL MON 113 — NGS DL6035 — Chicago, US?

The position of ORD CONTROL MON 113 — NGS DL6035 — Chicago, US in WGS84 is 41.999570°, -87.894422° (decimal), or 41° 59′ 58.45″ N, 87° 53′ 39.92″ 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 geodetic control point?

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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.