SK011 — NGS AJ2486 — Skokie, US

USNGStrigunknown#215784
Latitude
42.040607°
Longitude
-87.710496°
Ellipsoidal h
148.44 m
Ortho h
182.20 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the foundational control infrastructure for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Skokie, Illinois, at coordinates 42.04061°, -87.71050°, this benchmark serves as a reference point for horizontal and vertical control. The ellipsoidal elevation of 148.4 meters provides vertical datum information essential for precise geodetic work across the region. Trig stations such as this are monumented reference points that enable surveyors, cartographers, and engineers to establish accurate positions for subsequent measurements and spatial data collection. Periodic verification and documentation of these benchmarks ensures the integrity of the national geodetic network and supports reliable surveying operations in both public and private sectors.

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SK011 — NGS AJ2486 — Skokie, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215784 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 182.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 42.040607°, -87.710496°, corresponding to 42° 2′ 26.18″ N, 87° 42′ 37.79″ 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 SK011 — NGS AJ2486 — 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)42.040607, -87.710496
WGS84 (DMS)42° 2′ 26.18″ N, 87° 42′ 37.79″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation182.20 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
EVANSTON RADIO STATION WEAW FM MAST — NGS NG0496
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SK010 — NGS AJ2483 — Skokie, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EVANSTON MUN TANK — NGS NG0507
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SK015 — NGS AJ2492 — Skokie, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SK012 — NGS AJ2482 — Skokie, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SK018 — NGS AJ2489 — Skokie, US
2.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SK011 — NGS AJ2486 — Skokie, US?

SK011 — NGS AJ2486 — Skokie, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215784 and sits at an elevation of 182.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SK011 — NGS AJ2486 — Skokie, US?

The position of SK011 — NGS AJ2486 — Skokie, US in WGS84 is 42.040607°, -87.710496° (decimal), or 42° 2′ 26.18″ N, 87° 42′ 37.79″ 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.