W 134 — NGS ME1913 — Chicago, US

USNGStrigunknown#215311
Latitude
41.957778°
Longitude
-87.674167°
Ortho h
184.56 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
NGS Trigonometric Station in Chicago, Illinois area This trigonometric beacon represents a foundational control point within the National Geodetic Survey's horizontal network that establishes the geometric framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located near Chicago, Illinois at coordinates 41.95778°, -87.67417°, this trig station serves as a reference monument for precise positioning work. Trigonometric stations of this class were established to create hierarchical networks of known positions, enabling surveyors to conduct accurate boundary, construction, and mapping projects over regional areas. The point's documented geographic coordinates provide measurable accuracy standards for downstream surveying activities. Verification and documentation of geodetic control points remain essential for maintaining the integrity of surveying records, ensuring consistency in property records, infrastructure development, and geographic information systems. Access to well-maintained benchmark data supports professional surveying practice and public confidence in positional accuracy for engineering and land administration purposes.

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W 134 — NGS ME1913 — Chicago, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215311 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 184.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.957778°, -87.674167°, corresponding to 41° 57′ 28.00″ N, 87° 40′ 27.00″ 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 W 134 — NGS ME1913 — 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)41.957778, -87.674167
WGS84 (DMS)41° 57′ 28.00″ N, 87° 40′ 27.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation184.56 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
RV 8 — NGS ME1914 — Chicago, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 18 — NGS ME1915 — Chicago, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV 7 — NGS ME1911 — Chicago, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 134 — NGS ME1912 — Chicago, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHICAGO ST BENEDICT CH SPIRE — NGS ME2832
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV 9 — NGS ME1916 — Chicago, US
1.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is W 134 — NGS ME1913 — Chicago, US?

W 134 — NGS ME1913 — Chicago, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215311 and sits at an elevation of 184.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of W 134 — NGS ME1913 — Chicago, US?

The position of W 134 — NGS ME1913 — Chicago, US in WGS84 is 41.957778°, -87.674167° (decimal), or 41° 57′ 28.00″ N, 87° 40′ 27.00″ 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.