SK013 — NGS AJ2477 — Skokie, US

USNGStrigunknown#215747
Latitude
42.012466°
Longitude
-87.711208°
Ellipsoidal h
148.95 m
Ortho h
182.70 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation (trig) station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the primary geodetic control framework for the United States. Trig stations serve as fundamental reference points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the country. Located near Skokie, Illinois, at coordinates 42.01247°N, 87.71121°W, this benchmark is situated in the Chicago metropolitan area. The ellipsoidal elevation is recorded as 148.9 meters. As part of NGS infrastructure, this point contributes to the horizontal and vertical datum networks essential for accurate positioning. Verification and documentation of such control points remain important for maintaining data integrity within the national geodetic system and supporting the continued reliability of surveying operations and GIS applications reliant on established reference coordinates.

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SK013 — NGS AJ2477 — Skokie, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215747 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 182.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 42.012466°, -87.711208°, corresponding to 42° 0′ 44.88″ N, 87° 42′ 40.35″ 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 SK013 — NGS AJ2477 — 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)42.012466, -87.711208
WGS84 (DMS)42° 0′ 44.88″ N, 87° 42′ 40.35″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation182.70 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:

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SKOKIE FEL PRO INC TANK — NGS NG0509
0.5 km away · US
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WINSTON — NGS NG0508 — Chicago, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SKOKIE OHMITE TANK — NGS NG0511
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SK012 — NGS AJ2482 — Skokie, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EVANSTON MUN TANK — NGS NG0507
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SK018 — NGS AJ2489 — Skokie, US
2.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SK013 — NGS AJ2477 — Skokie, US?

SK013 — NGS AJ2477 — Skokie, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215747 and sits at an elevation of 182.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SK013 — NGS AJ2477 — Skokie, US?

The position of SK013 — NGS AJ2477 — Skokie, US in WGS84 is 42.012466°, -87.711208° (decimal), or 42° 0′ 44.88″ N, 87° 42′ 40.35″ 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.