RV 2 — NGS ME1901 — Chicago, US

USNGStrigunknown#215279
Latitude
41.892222°
Longitude
-87.646667°
Ortho h
187.10 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes and maintains the primary geodetic control framework for the United States. Trigonometric stations serve as monumented reference points used to support surveying, mapping, and positioning activities across local and regional scales. Located near Chicago, Illinois, this benchmark contributes to the geodetic infrastructure covering the eastern portion of the country. The coordinates 41.89222°, -87.64667° define its horizontal position within the national datum. Verification and documentation of such control points remain essential for ensuring accuracy in surveying projects, infrastructure development, and spatial data consistency. Surveyors and GIS professionals rely on established benchmarks to reference their work and maintain positional accuracy across time and jurisdictional boundaries. Continued stewardship of these monuments supports the reliability of the broader geodetic network.

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RV 2 — NGS ME1901 — Chicago, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215279 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 187.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.892222°, -87.646667°, corresponding to 41° 53′ 32.00″ N, 87° 38′ 48.00″ 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 2 — NGS ME1901 — 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)41.892222, -87.646667
WGS84 (DMS)41° 53′ 32.00″ N, 87° 38′ 48.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation187.10 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
A 18 — NGS ME1900 — Chicago, US
0.5 km away · US
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CHICAGO SAINT JOHN CH CUPOLA — NGS ME2812
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV 1 — NGS ME1899 — Chicago, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 18 — NGS ME1902 — Chicago, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NEWS — NGS ME2796 — Chicago, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHICAGO TV STA WNBQ MAST — NGS ME2793
1.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is RV 2 — NGS ME1901 — Chicago, US?

RV 2 — NGS ME1901 — Chicago, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215279 and sits at an elevation of 187.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of RV 2 — NGS ME1901 — Chicago, US?

The position of RV 2 — NGS ME1901 — Chicago, US in WGS84 is 41.892222°, -87.646667° (decimal), or 41° 53′ 32.00″ N, 87° 38′ 48.00″ 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.