ORD FLIGHT REF MONUMENT — NGS AJ8319 — Chicago, US

USNGSmonumentunknown#215828
Latitude
41.988884°
Longitude
-87.937194°
Ellipsoidal h
183.51 m
Ortho h
217.13 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This monument is part of the National Geodetic Survey (NGS) network, which maintains the primary geodetic reference framework for the United States. Located near Chicago, Illinois, at coordinates 41.98888° N, 87.93719° W, this benchmark serves as a fixed control point for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across its region. Geodetic monuments of this type provide stable, precisely documented spatial references essential for establishing local survey networks and verifying coordinate accuracy. The ellipsoidal elevation of 183.5 meters contributes to three-dimensional positioning data used in both traditional surveying and modern Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) applications. Accurate documentation and periodic verification of such control points remain critical for maintaining the integrity of the national geodetic datum and supporting professional surveying work dependent on reliable reference coordinates.

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ORD FLIGHT REF MONUMENT — NGS AJ8319 — Chicago, US is a monument located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215828 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 217.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.988884°, -87.937194°, corresponding to 41° 59′ 19.98″ N, 87° 56′ 13.90″ 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 FLIGHT REF MONUMENT — NGS AJ8319 — 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)41.988884, -87.937194
WGS84 (DMS)41° 59′ 19.98″ N, 87° 56′ 13.90″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation217.13 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
K 29 — NGS ME3265 — Chicago, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 30 — NGS ME3267 — Chicago, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 5 — NGS ME3238 — Chicago, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 106 — NGS DR8367 — Chicago, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 1 — NGS ME3263 — Chicago, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
COO DUP83 3B — NGS AJ2824 — Elk Grove Village, US
1.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is ORD FLIGHT REF MONUMENT — NGS AJ8319 — Chicago, US?

ORD FLIGHT REF MONUMENT — NGS AJ8319 — Chicago, US is a monument located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215828 and sits at an elevation of 217.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of ORD FLIGHT REF MONUMENT — NGS AJ8319 — Chicago, US?

The position of ORD FLIGHT REF MONUMENT — NGS AJ8319 — Chicago, US in WGS84 is 41.988884°, -87.937194° (decimal), or 41° 59′ 19.98″ N, 87° 56′ 13.90″ 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 monument?

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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.

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