PTS 83 K — NGS NG0132 — Kenilworth, US

USNGStrigunknown#215659
Latitude
42.093997°
Longitude
-87.712406°
Ortho h
186.13 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Trig stations serve as control points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects by providing precise horizontal coordinates referenced to the national datum. Located near Kenilworth, Illinois, this benchmark is positioned within the Chicago metropolitan region's surveying infrastructure. The coordinates 42.09400°N, 87.71241°W identify its location for field verification and utilization by surveyors and geospatial professionals. Documentation and periodic verification of such control points remain essential for maintaining survey accuracy across jurisdictional boundaries and supporting large-scale projects. The NGS network facilitates consistency in property surveys, construction layout, and cartographic work throughout the nation. Surveyors should consult current NGS documentation for applicable datum information and any adjustments affecting this point's reliability.

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PTS 83 K — NGS NG0132 — Kenilworth, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215659 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 186.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 42.093997°, -87.712406°, corresponding to 42° 5′ 38.39″ N, 87° 42′ 44.66″ 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 PTS 83 K — NGS NG0132 — Kenilworth, 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)42.093997, -87.712406
WGS84 (DMS)42° 5′ 38.39″ N, 87° 42′ 44.66″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation186.13 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
RV 23 — NGS NG0130 — Kenilworth, US
0.8 km away · US
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KENILWORTH — NGS NG0131
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 274 — NGS NG0134 — Winnetka, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV 22 — NGS NG0128 — Wilmette, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WILMETTE — NGS NG0127
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 134 — NGS NG0237 — Wilmette, US
1.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PTS 83 K — NGS NG0132 — Kenilworth, US?

PTS 83 K — NGS NG0132 — Kenilworth, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215659 and sits at an elevation of 186.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PTS 83 K — NGS NG0132 — Kenilworth, US?

The position of PTS 83 K — NGS NG0132 — Kenilworth, US in WGS84 is 42.093997°, -87.712406° (decimal), or 42° 5′ 38.39″ N, 87° 42′ 44.66″ 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.