RV 7 — NGS JC0092 — Saint Clair County, US

USNGStrigunknown#7241
Latitude
38.558611°
Longitude
-90.185000°
Ortho h
125.24 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' geodetic infrastructure. Located in Saint Clair County, Illinois, at coordinates 38.55861° N, 90.18500° W, this trig point serves as a horizontal control reference for surveying and mapping activities across the region. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established to provide accurate positional data for large-scale surveying projects. The point's role within the NGS network makes it valuable for verifying and maintaining the geometric accuracy of local survey work, construction projects, and geographic information systems. Proper documentation and periodic verification of such benchmarks ensures the integrity of the geodetic datum and supports professional surveying practice. This point contributes to the broader network of control stations that surveyors continue to reference for precision positioning work.

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RV 7 — NGS JC0092 — Saint Clair County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7241 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 125.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.558611°, -90.185000°, corresponding to 38° 33′ 31.00″ N, 90° 11′ 6.00″ 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 7 — NGS JC0092 — Saint Clair County, 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)38.558611, -90.185000
WGS84 (DMS)38° 33′ 31.00″ N, 90° 11′ 6.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation125.24 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 8 — NGS JC0093 — Cahokia, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV 6 — NGS JC0088 — Cahokia, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 146 — NGS JC0089 — Cahokia, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TT STA 38 F — NGS JC0091 — Cahokia, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 284 — NGS JC1140 — Cahokia, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 284 — NGS JC1137 — Cahokia, US
1.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is RV 7 — NGS JC0092 — Saint Clair County, US?

RV 7 — NGS JC0092 — Saint Clair County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7241 and sits at an elevation of 125.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of RV 7 — NGS JC0092 — Saint Clair County, US?

The position of RV 7 — NGS JC0092 — Saint Clair County, US in WGS84 is 38.558611°, -90.185000° (decimal), or 38° 33′ 31.00″ N, 90° 11′ 6.00″ 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.