RV 13 — NGS NG0106 — Chicago, US

USNGStrigunknown#215368
Latitude
42.005000°
Longitude
-87.675556°
Ortho h
186.97 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which forms the foundation of the United States' horizontal control infrastructure. Located near Chicago, Illinois, at coordinates 42.00500°N, 87.67556°W, this trig point serves as a reference for precise surveying and mapping activities throughout its region. Triangulation stations of this classification were established to provide surveyors and engineers with accurate positional control for property surveys, construction projects, and cartographic work. The point's inclusion in the NGS registry ensures that its coordinates are available to surveying professionals requiring established control for local measurements. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain important for maintaining the integrity of surveying networks and confirming positional consistency across jurisdictional boundaries. Surveyors working in the Chicago area may reference this point when establishing local control networks or validating survey measurements.

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RV 13 — NGS NG0106 — Chicago, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215368 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 187.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 42.005000°, -87.675556°, corresponding to 42° 0′ 18.00″ N, 87° 40′ 32.00″ 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 RV 13 — NGS NG0106 — 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)42.005000, -87.675556
WGS84 (DMS)42° 0′ 18.00″ N, 87° 40′ 32.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation186.97 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
STD 238 COC — NGS NG0504 — Chicago, US
0.4 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · ridge
Rogers Ridge
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 274 — NGS NG0107 — Chicago, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
G 18 — NGS ME1921 — Chicago, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHICAGO A G CATH CH SPIRE — NGS ME2831
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHICAGO ST IGNATIUS CH CUPOLA — NGS NG0503
1.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is RV 13 — NGS NG0106 — Chicago, US?

RV 13 — NGS NG0106 — Chicago, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215368 and sits at an elevation of 187.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of RV 13 — NGS NG0106 — Chicago, US?

The position of RV 13 — NGS NG0106 — Chicago, US in WGS84 is 42.005000°, -87.675556° (decimal), or 42° 0′ 18.00″ N, 87° 40′ 32.00″ 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.