V 146 — NGS JC0015 — Pontoon Beach, US

USNGStrigunknown#6933
Latitude
38.695278°
Longitude
-90.064444°
Ortho h
128.19 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic control infrastructure for the United States. Trig stations like this serve as precise reference points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across regional and national scales. Located near Pontoon Beach, Illinois, at coordinates 38.69528°N, 90.06444°W, this benchmark contributes to horizontal position control in the region. The station's elevation has not been formally recorded in available documentation. Triangulation stations are monumented points established through precise angular and distance measurements, historically forming the backbone of coordinate networks before GPS integration. Surveyors and engineers rely on these stations for project control, boundary verification, and cadastral work. Verification and documentation of such reference points remain valuable for maintaining continuity in survey networks and ensuring consistency across jurisdictional boundaries and time periods.

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V 146 — NGS JC0015 — Pontoon Beach, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6933 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 128.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.695278°, -90.064444°, corresponding to 38° 41′ 43.00″ N, 90° 3′ 52.00″ 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 146 — NGS JC0015 — Pontoon Beach, 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)38.695278, -90.064444
WGS84 (DMS)38° 41′ 43.00″ N, 90° 3′ 52.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation128.19 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
T 146 — NGS JC0017 — Pontoon Beach, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 146 — NGS JC0014 — Madison County, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 146 RESET — NGS JC0013 — Collinsville, US
3.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Y 146 — NGS JC0011 — Collinsville, US
4.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Z 146 RESET — NGS JC0010 — Madison County, US
4.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
IDOT 8 — NGS DE9205 — Collinsville, US
4.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is V 146 — NGS JC0015 — Pontoon Beach, US?

V 146 — NGS JC0015 — Pontoon Beach, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6933 and sits at an elevation of 128.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of V 146 — NGS JC0015 — Pontoon Beach, US?

The position of V 146 — NGS JC0015 — Pontoon Beach, US in WGS84 is 38.695278°, -90.064444° (decimal), or 38° 41′ 43.00″ N, 90° 3′ 52.00″ 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.