WILMETTE BAHAI HOUSE WORSHIP — NGS NG0498

USNGStrigunknown#215401
Latitude
42.074429°
Longitude
-87.684283°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's legacy network, which established the foundational control points for precise mapping and surveying across the United States. Located near Wilmette, Illinois, at coordinates 42.07443° N, 87.68428° W, this trig point served as a reference station for horizontal control work in the northeastern Illinois region. Triangulation stations of this type were historically occupied to create networks of known positions that surveying professionals could reference for their own work. The precise documentation of such benchmarks remains valuable for verifying historical survey data, maintaining consistency in property boundaries, and supporting geodetic research. As part of the NGS registry, this point contributes to the permanent record of the nation's surveying infrastructure. Verification and careful maintenance of these reference points supports both contemporary surveying practice and the preservation of accurate geographical knowledge.

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WILMETTE BAHAI HOUSE WORSHIP — NGS NG0498 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215401 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 42.074429°, -87.684283°, corresponding to 42° 4′ 27.95″ N, 87° 41′ 3.42″ 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 WILMETTE BAHAI HOUSE WORSHIP — NGS NG0498 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)42.074429, -87.684283
WGS84 (DMS)42° 4′ 27.95″ N, 87° 41′ 3.42″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
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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 21 — NGS NG0125 — Wilmette, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 18 — NGS NG0126 — Wilmette, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV 20 — NGS NG0124 — Evanston, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
L 274 — NGS NG0122 — Evanston, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 274 — NGS NG0121 — Evanston, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 274 — NGS NG0123 — Evanston, US
1.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is WILMETTE BAHAI HOUSE WORSHIP — NGS NG0498?

WILMETTE BAHAI HOUSE WORSHIP — NGS NG0498 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215401. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of WILMETTE BAHAI HOUSE WORSHIP — NGS NG0498?

The position of WILMETTE BAHAI HOUSE WORSHIP — NGS NG0498 in WGS84 is 42.074429°, -87.684283° (decimal), or 42° 4′ 27.95″ N, 87° 41′ 3.42″ 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.