46.6 — NGS OC0521 — Kennebunk, US

USNGStrigunknown#637481
Latitude
43.350000°
Longitude
-70.536667°
Ortho h
13.98 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the foundational geodetic control for the United States. Trig stations serve as precisely positioned reference points used to support surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across local and regional scales. Located near Kennebunk, Maine, at coordinates 43.35000°N, 70.53667°W, this benchmark contributes to the horizontal control network in southern Maine. Such monuments are typically established through classical triangulation methods and serve as tie-points for subsequent survey work. Verification and documentation of these control points remain essential for maintaining the integrity of the national geodetic framework. Surveyors and mapping professionals rely on established benchmarks to ensure positional accuracy in their work. Recording station condition, accessibility, and monument stability helps preserve the long-term utility of these reference points for future surveying operations.

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46.6 — NGS OC0521 — Kennebunk, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #637481 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 14.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.350000°, -70.536667°, corresponding to 43° 21′ 0.00″ N, 70° 32′ 12.00″ 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 46.6 — NGS OC0521 — Kennebunk, 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)43.350000, -70.536667
WGS84 (DMS)43° 21′ 0.00″ N, 70° 32′ 12.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 19N (approx.)
Elevation13.98 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 98 — NGS OC0522 — Kennebunk, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MOUSAM — NGS DQ2577 — Kennebunk, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CLARKS HOUSE SOUTH CHIMNEY — NGS OC2084 — Wells, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GELASPUS PT 154 RM 1 — NGS OC0526 — Kennebunk, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GELASPUS POINT 154 RESET — NGS OC2085 — Kennebunk, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 5 — NGS OC0374 — Wells, US
2.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 46.6 — NGS OC0521 — Kennebunk, US?

46.6 — NGS OC0521 — Kennebunk, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #637481 and sits at an elevation of 14.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 46.6 — NGS OC0521 — Kennebunk, US?

The position of 46.6 — NGS OC0521 — Kennebunk, US in WGS84 is 43.350000°, -70.536667° (decimal), or 43° 21′ 0.00″ N, 70° 32′ 12.00″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 19N (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.