STD 244 — NGS ME2813 — Chicago, US

USNGStrigunknown#215319
Latitude
41.961714°
Longitude
-87.654897°
Ortho h
180.14 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the foundational control for surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Located near Chicago, Illinois, at coordinates 41.96171°N, 87.65490°W, this trig point serves as a reference monument for horizontal geodetic control. Triangulation stations of this type were historically observed and used to create geometric frameworks for large-scale surveys and mapping projects. The point's location in the Chicago metropolitan area makes it valuable for regional surveying work and spatial referencing. Documentation and verification of such benchmarks remain important for surveying professionals undertaking projects requiring connection to the national geodetic datum. The absence of recorded elevation data underscores the value of field verification and updating of benchmark information to ensure continued utility of the control network.

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STD 244 — NGS ME2813 — Chicago, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215319 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 180.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.961714°, -87.654897°, corresponding to 41° 57′ 42.17″ N, 87° 39′ 17.63″ 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 STD 244 — NGS ME2813 — Chicago, 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)41.961714, -87.654897
WGS84 (DMS)41° 57′ 42.17″ N, 87° 39′ 17.63″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation180.14 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
CHICAGO ST MARY CH SPIRE — NGS ME2815
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GRACE — NGS ME2811 — Chicago, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 18 — NGS ME1915 — Chicago, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV 8 — NGS ME1914 — Chicago, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 134 — NGS ME1913 — Chicago, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV 9 — NGS ME1916 — Chicago, US
1.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is STD 244 — NGS ME2813 — Chicago, US?

STD 244 — NGS ME2813 — Chicago, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215319 and sits at an elevation of 180.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of STD 244 — NGS ME2813 — Chicago, US?

The position of STD 244 — NGS ME2813 — Chicago, US in WGS84 is 41.961714°, -87.654897° (decimal), or 41° 57′ 42.17″ N, 87° 39′ 17.63″ 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.