SK008 — NGS AJ2494 — Skokie, US

USNGStrigunknown#215639
Latitude
42.062583°
Longitude
-87.746384°
Ellipsoidal h
156.95 m
Ortho h
190.80 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Skokie, Illinois, at coordinates 42.06258° north latitude and 87.74638° west longitude, this trig point serves as a reference station for spatial data collection and surveying operations in northeastern Illinois. Triangulation stations of this type historically provided precise horizontal and vertical control by establishing intervisible points across large areas. The ellipsoidal elevation of 156.9 meters anchors this station within the national vertical datum system. Such benchmark monuments remain valuable for verifying survey accuracy, establishing local control networks, and maintaining the geometric integrity of geospatial databases. Professional surveyors rely on documented NGS stations to ensure consistency and traceability in their work. Periodic documentation and condition assessment of these reference points support the long-term reliability of the nation's surveying infrastructure.

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SK008 — NGS AJ2494 — Skokie, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215639 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 190.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 42.062583°, -87.746384°, corresponding to 42° 3′ 45.30″ N, 87° 44′ 46.98″ 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 SK008 — NGS AJ2494 — Skokie, 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)42.062583, -87.746384
WGS84 (DMS)42° 3′ 45.30″ N, 87° 44′ 46.98″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation190.80 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
SK006 — NGS AJ2491 — Skokie, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SK017 — NGS AJ2481 — Skokie, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SK009 — NGS AJ2496 — Skokie, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SKOKIE COOK CO CORS ARP — NGS DO7621
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SK007 — NGS AJ2495 — Skokie, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
L 134 — NGS NG0239 — Wilmette, US
1.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SK008 — NGS AJ2494 — Skokie, US?

SK008 — NGS AJ2494 — Skokie, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215639 and sits at an elevation of 190.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SK008 — NGS AJ2494 — Skokie, US?

The position of SK008 — NGS AJ2494 — Skokie, US in WGS84 is 42.062583°, -87.746384° (decimal), or 42° 3′ 45.30″ N, 87° 44′ 46.98″ 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.

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