Q 134 O/S — NGS AJ2485 — Glenview, US

USNGStrigunknown#215627
Latitude
42.087357°
Longitude
-87.798920°
Ellipsoidal h
161.16 m
Ortho h
195.02 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's primary network, which establishes the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Trigonometric points serve as precisely positioned reference monuments used to support horizontal and vertical control networks essential for accurate land surveys, mapping projects, and geographic information systems. Located near Glenview, Illinois, at coordinates 42.08736°N, 87.79892°W with an ellipsoidal elevation of 161.2 meters, this point contributes to the geodetic infrastructure of the Chicago metropolitan region. Verification and documentation of such control points remain critical for maintaining survey accuracy and consistency across municipal, state, and national projects. Surveyors rely on these established benchmarks to connect modern observations to the national geodetic datum, ensuring compatibility and reliability in spatial data collection and coordinate referencing.

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Q 134 O/S — NGS AJ2485 — Glenview, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215627 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 195.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 42.087357°, -87.798920°, corresponding to 42° 5′ 14.49″ N, 87° 47′ 56.11″ 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 O/S — NGS AJ2485 — 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)42.087357, -87.798920
WGS84 (DMS)42° 5′ 14.49″ N, 87° 47′ 56.11″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation195.02 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 — NGS NG0244 — Glenview, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
P 134 — NGS NG0243 — Glenview, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 134 — NGS NG0245 — Glenview, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 134 — NGS NG0242 — Glenview, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S 134 — NGS NG0246 — Glenview, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
J 136 — NGS NG0248 — Glenview, US
2.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is Q 134 O/S — NGS AJ2485 — Glenview, US?

Q 134 O/S — NGS AJ2485 — Glenview, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215627 and sits at an elevation of 195.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of Q 134 O/S — NGS AJ2485 — Glenview, US?

The position of Q 134 O/S — NGS AJ2485 — Glenview, US in WGS84 is 42.087357°, -87.798920° (decimal), or 42° 5′ 14.49″ N, 87° 47′ 56.11″ 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?

Use the satellite imagery above to see the surrounding area. You can open this location directly in Google Maps, Google Earth, Bing Maps, or OpenStreetMap using the buttons provided. Many geodetic points are accessible to the public; some are on protected or private land — check local regulations before any field visit. Always bring documentation or your credentials if you plan to use the marker for professional measurement.

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.