R 146 — NGS JC0038 — East St. Louis, US

USNGStrigunknown#6868
Latitude
38.627500°
Longitude
-90.160556°
Ortho h
127.66 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's geodetic control network, which provides the foundational reference framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near East St. Louis, Illinois, at coordinates 38.62750° North, 90.16056° West, this trig point serves as a precisely established ground control marker. Triangulation stations of this type were historically used to create networks of known positions and elevations, enabling surveyors to conduct accurate measurements across regions. The NGS network remains essential infrastructure for professional surveying, engineering, and mapping activities. Documentation and verification of such control points is critical for maintaining the integrity of the geodetic datum and supporting spatial reference accuracy in the field. Surveyors and professionals utilizing this benchmark are encouraged to report current conditions and accessibility information to the NGS.

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R 146 — NGS JC0038 — East St. Louis, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6868 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 127.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.627500°, -90.160556°, corresponding to 38° 37′ 39.00″ N, 90° 9′ 38.00″ 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 R 146 — NGS JC0038 — East St. Louis, 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)38.627500, -90.160556
WGS84 (DMS)38° 37′ 39.00″ N, 90° 9′ 38.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation127.66 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 95 — NGS JC0039 — East St. Louis, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 169 — NGS JC0036 — East St. Louis, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 114 — NGS JC0035 — East St. Louis, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
J 147 — NGS JC0040 — East St. Louis, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 169 — NGS JC0041 — East St. Louis, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 114 — NGS JC0076 — East St. Louis, US
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is R 146 — NGS JC0038 — East St. Louis, US?

R 146 — NGS JC0038 — East St. Louis, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6868 and sits at an elevation of 127.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of R 146 — NGS JC0038 — East St. Louis, US?

The position of R 146 — NGS JC0038 — East St. Louis, US in WGS84 is 38.627500°, -90.160556° (decimal), or 38° 37′ 39.00″ N, 90° 9′ 38.00″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 15N (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.