RV 16 — NGS JC0107 — Dupo, US

USNGStrigunknown#7178
Latitude
38.506944°
Longitude
-90.216667°
Ortho h
125.94 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of the United States' horizontal geodetic datum. Located near Dupo, Illinois, this trig point serves as a precisely positioned reference for surveying and mapping activities across the region. Triangulation stations of this type are established at elevated or strategically visible locations to enable surveyors to measure distances and angles with high accuracy. The station's coordinates have been determined through rigorous geometric observations and connections to other control points. Documentation and verification of such benchmarks remain essential to maintaining survey accuracy and supporting infrastructure development, boundary establishment, and land management throughout the country. Surveyors should verify the current condition and accessibility of this point before incorporating it into field operations.

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RV 16 — NGS JC0107 — Dupo, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7178 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 125.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.506944°, -90.216667°, corresponding to 38° 30′ 25.00″ N, 90° 13′ 0.00″ 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 16 — NGS JC0107 — Dupo, 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)38.506944, -90.216667
WGS84 (DMS)38° 30′ 25.00″ N, 90° 13′ 0.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation125.94 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
RV 15 — NGS JC0106 — Dupo, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 115 — NGS JC0105 — Dupo, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 115 — NGS JC0104 — Dupo, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 115 — NGS JC0103 — Dupo, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV 14 — NGS JC0102 — Dupo, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 115 — NGS JC0101 — Dupo, US
1.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is RV 16 — NGS JC0107 — Dupo, US?

RV 16 — NGS JC0107 — Dupo, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7178 and sits at an elevation of 125.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of RV 16 — NGS JC0107 — Dupo, US?

The position of RV 16 — NGS JC0107 — Dupo, US in WGS84 is 38.506944°, -90.216667° (decimal), or 38° 30′ 25.00″ N, 90° 13′ 0.00″ 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?

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.