Q 134 — NGS NG0244 — Glenview, US

USNGStrigunknown#215623
Latitude
42.087361°
Longitude
-87.802556°
Ortho h
192.34 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Trig stations of this type serve as control points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across regions and counties. Located near Glenview, Illinois, at coordinates 42.08736°N, 87.80256°W, this benchmark contributes to the horizontal positioning network in the Chicago metropolitan area. As a trig point, it was established to provide precise reference locations for surveyors conducting boundary work, infrastructure development, and geographic information system applications. Verification and documentation of existing benchmarks remain critical to surveying practice, ensuring that historical control networks remain accessible and reliable. Professional surveyors depend on accurate positions of such points to maintain consistency in local and regional survey work.

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Q 134 — NGS NG0244 — Glenview, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215623 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 192.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 42.087361°, -87.802556°, corresponding to 42° 5′ 14.50″ N, 87° 48′ 9.20″ 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 Q 134 — NGS NG0244 — Glenview, 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)42.087361, -87.802556
WGS84 (DMS)42° 5′ 14.50″ N, 87° 48′ 9.20″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation192.34 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
Q 134 O/S — NGS AJ2485 — Glenview, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
P 134 — NGS NG0243 — Glenview, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 134 — NGS NG0245 — Glenview, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S 134 — NGS NG0246 — Glenview, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
J 136 — NGS NG0248 — Glenview, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AIRPORT BEACON GLENVIEW NAS — NGS NG0533
1.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is Q 134 — NGS NG0244 — Glenview, US?

Q 134 — NGS NG0244 — Glenview, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215623 and sits at an elevation of 192.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of Q 134 — NGS NG0244 — Glenview, US?

The position of Q 134 — NGS NG0244 — Glenview, US in WGS84 is 42.087361°, -87.802556° (decimal), or 42° 5′ 14.50″ N, 87° 48′ 9.20″ 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.