T 132 — NGS ME1698 — Wood Dale, US

USNGStrigunknown#215794
Latitude
41.978611°
Longitude
-87.979722°
Ortho h
217.94 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the geometric framework for mapping and surveying activities across the United States. Located near Wood Dale, Illinois, at coordinates 41.97861° North, 87.97972° West, this trig point serves as a fixed reference for horizontal positioning in the Chicago metropolitan region. Triangulation stations of this type have historically provided precise horizontal control through intervisible networks of elevated observation points. Modern surveyors and engineers rely on documented benchmark locations to maintain survey accuracy and consistency for civil projects, property boundary determinations, and geographic information systems. Verification and documentation of existing control points remain valuable for the surveying community, ensuring that reference infrastructure remains accessible and reliable for professional use. The absence of recorded elevation data underscores the importance of field reconnaissance and updated documentation of these geodetic resources.

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T 132 — NGS ME1698 — Wood Dale, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215794 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 217.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.978611°, -87.979722°, corresponding to 41° 58′ 43.00″ N, 87° 58′ 47.00″ 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 T 132 — NGS ME1698 — Wood Dale, 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)41.978611, -87.979722
WGS84 (DMS)41° 58′ 43.00″ N, 87° 58′ 47.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation217.94 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
0016 — NGS DK3310 — Wood Dale, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 132 — NGS ME1699 — Wood Dale, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
U 132 RESET — NGS ME1703 — Elk Grove Village, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 132 RESET — NGS ME1700 — Wood Dale, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AD04001 — NGS DK3097 — Wood Dale, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 132 — NGS ME1704 — Wood Dale, US
1.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is T 132 — NGS ME1698 — Wood Dale, US?

T 132 — NGS ME1698 — Wood Dale, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215794 and sits at an elevation of 217.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of T 132 — NGS ME1698 — Wood Dale, US?

The position of T 132 — NGS ME1698 — Wood Dale, US in WGS84 is 41.978611°, -87.979722° (decimal), or 41° 58′ 43.00″ N, 87° 58′ 47.00″ 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.