SKOKIE COOK CO CORS ARP — NGS DO7621

USNGStrigunknown#215633
Latitude
42.063471°
Longitude
-87.767147°
Ellipsoidal h
168.69 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the fundamental horizontal and vertical control framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Skokie, Illinois, at coordinates 42.06347° N, 87.76715° W with an ellipsoidal elevation of 168.7 meters, this trig point serves as a reference for local surveys, engineering projects, and spatial data integration. Triangulation stations of this type were historically observed to create interconnected networks enabling precise positioning across regions. Modern surveyors and GIS professionals rely on documented benchmarks to verify measurements, establish project control, and maintain consistency in cadastral and infrastructure records. Verification and preservation of such reference points remain essential for long-term geodetic accuracy and surveying continuity in the Chicago metropolitan region.

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SKOKIE COOK CO CORS ARP — NGS DO7621 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215633 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 168.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 42.063471°, -87.767147°, corresponding to 42° 3′ 48.49″ N, 87° 46′ 1.73″ 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 SKOKIE COOK CO CORS ARP — NGS DO7621 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)42.063471, -87.767147
WGS84 (DMS)42° 3′ 48.49″ N, 87° 46′ 1.73″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation168.69 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
SK007 — NGS AJ2495 — Skokie, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SK017 — NGS AJ2481 — Skokie, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SK008 — NGS AJ2494 — Skokie, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 134 — NGS NG0241 — Wilmette, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SK006 — NGS AJ2491 — Skokie, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 134 — NGS NG0240 — Wilmette, US
2.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SKOKIE COOK CO CORS ARP — NGS DO7621?

SKOKIE COOK CO CORS ARP — NGS DO7621 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215633 and sits at an elevation of 168.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SKOKIE COOK CO CORS ARP — NGS DO7621?

The position of SKOKIE COOK CO CORS ARP — NGS DO7621 in WGS84 is 42.063471°, -87.767147° (decimal), or 42° 3′ 48.49″ N, 87° 46′ 1.73″ 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.