V 132 — NGS ME1699 — Wood Dale, US

USNGStrigunknown#215802
Latitude
41.983333°
Longitude
-87.971667°
Ortho h
213.20 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental horizontal control framework for the United States. Trigonometric stations like this one serve as precise reference points for mapping, surveying, and engineering projects across local and regional scales. Located near Wood Dale, Illinois, in the northeastern portion of the state, this benchmark contributes to the geodetic infrastructure supporting Cook County and surrounding areas. The station's coordinates are referenced in the NGS database at 41.98333° North latitude and 87.97167° West longitude. As with all published control points, verification and documentation of such monuments remains valuable to the surveying profession, ensuring the integrity of derived survey work and enabling quality assurance for subsequent projects relying on established geodetic networks. Surveyors accessing this point should consult current NGS records for any relevant condition reports or operational notes.

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V 132 — NGS ME1699 — 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 #215802 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 213.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.983333°, -87.971667°, corresponding to 41° 58′ 60.00″ N, 87° 58′ 18.00″ 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 V 132 — NGS ME1699 — 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)41.983333, -87.971667
WGS84 (DMS)41° 58′ 60.00″ N, 87° 58′ 18.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation213.20 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
V 132 RESET — NGS ME1700 — Wood Dale, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
U 132 RESET — NGS ME1703 — Elk Grove Village, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 132 — NGS ME1704 — Wood Dale, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T 132 — NGS ME1698 — Wood Dale, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
COO DUP83 3A — NGS AJ2823 — Bensenville, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
0016 — NGS DK3310 — Wood Dale, US
1.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is V 132 — NGS ME1699 — Wood Dale, US?

V 132 — NGS ME1699 — Wood Dale, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215802 and sits at an elevation of 213.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of V 132 — NGS ME1699 — Wood Dale, US?

The position of V 132 — NGS ME1699 — Wood Dale, US in WGS84 is 41.983333°, -87.971667° (decimal), or 41° 58′ 60.00″ N, 87° 58′ 18.00″ 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.