UM 145 — NGS DP3049 — Madison County, US

USNGStrigunknown#6843
Latitude
38.799675°
Longitude
-90.033050°
Ortho h
138.99 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the primary geodetic framework for the United States. Located in Madison County, Illinois at coordinates 38.79968°N, 90.03305°W, this trig point serves as a fundamental control station for regional surveying and mapping activities. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide accurate horizontal control across the nation's survey networks. The point's documented geographic position enables surveyors and engineers to reference their local work to the national coordinate system with precision. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable for maintaining geodetic infrastructure integrity. Even where elevation data is not recorded, the horizontal coordinates preserve essential reference information for cadastral surveys, infrastructure projects, and scientific applications requiring positional accuracy. Professional surveyors rely on accurate station records to ensure consistency in their measurements and to trace the lineage of control networks underlying modern mapping systems.

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UM 145 — NGS DP3049 — Madison County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6843 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 139.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.799675°, -90.033050°, corresponding to 38° 47′ 58.83″ N, 90° 1′ 58.98″ 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 UM 145 — NGS DP3049 — Madison County, 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)38.799675, -90.033050
WGS84 (DMS)38° 47′ 58.83″ N, 90° 1′ 58.98″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation138.99 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
Z 94 — NGS JC0147 — Madison County, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 95 — NGS JC0148 — Edwardsville, US
3.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 95 — NGS JC0149 — Madison County, US
6.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 284 — NGS JC1190 — Granite City, US
7.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 283 — NGS JC1189 — Granite City, US
7.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 283 — NGS JC1188 — Granite City, US
8.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is UM 145 — NGS DP3049 — Madison County, US?

UM 145 — NGS DP3049 — Madison County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6843 and sits at an elevation of 139.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of UM 145 — NGS DP3049 — Madison County, US?

The position of UM 145 — NGS DP3049 — Madison County, US in WGS84 is 38.799675°, -90.033050° (decimal), or 38° 47′ 58.83″ N, 90° 1′ 58.98″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 15N (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.