RV 15 — NGS NG0110 — Evanston, US

USNGStrigunknown#215379
Latitude
42.023056°
Longitude
-87.677222°
Ortho h
188.95 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the geometric framework for surveying, mapping, and positioning throughout the United States. Trigonometric stations serve as control points for horizontal geodetic control, enabling surveyors and cartographers to reference their measurements to a standardized national coordinate system. Located near Evanston, Illinois, this benchmark is positioned within the Chicago metropolitan region's surveying infrastructure. The station's coordinates of 42.02306°N, 87.67722°W place it in a strategically useful location for regional survey work. Verification and documentation of such control points remain essential for maintaining the integrity of the national geodetic network. Surveyors rely on properly positioned and well-maintained trigonometric stations to ensure accuracy in property surveys, engineering projects, and mapping initiatives. Regular inspection and condition reports help preserve these foundational reference points for future surveying activities.

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RV 15 — NGS NG0110 — Evanston, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215379 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 188.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 42.023056°, -87.677222°, corresponding to 42° 1′ 23.00″ N, 87° 40′ 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 RV 15 — NGS NG0110 — Evanston, 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)42.023056, -87.677222
WGS84 (DMS)42° 1′ 23.00″ N, 87° 40′ 38.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation188.95 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:

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H 18 — NGS NG0109 — Evanston, US
0.4 km away · US
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015 — NGS NG0514 — Chicago, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 274 — NGS NG0111 — Evanston, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV 16 — NGS NG0112 — Evanston, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 274 — NGS NG0107 — Chicago, US
1.5 km away · US
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013 COC — NGS NG0502 — Chicago, US
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is RV 15 — NGS NG0110 — Evanston, US?

RV 15 — NGS NG0110 — Evanston, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215379 and sits at an elevation of 188.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of RV 15 — NGS NG0110 — Evanston, US?

The position of RV 15 — NGS NG0110 — Evanston, US in WGS84 is 42.023056°, -87.677222° (decimal), or 42° 1′ 23.00″ N, 87° 40′ 38.00″ 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?

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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.