A 192 MEDT — NGS OC1206 — Wells, US

USNGStrigunknown#637572
Latitude
43.288889°
Longitude
-70.616389°
Ortho h
34.54 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, the primary geodetic control infrastructure supporting surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Trig stations serve as precisely positioned reference points established through systematic network observations, enabling surveyors and mapping professionals to maintain positional accuracy for subsequent field work. Located near Wells, Maine, at coordinates 43.28889° N, 70.61639° W, this benchmark contributes to regional horizontal control in southern coastal Maine. The station's position within the NGS network facilitates connections between local surveys and the national geodetic datum, ensuring consistency across property boundaries, infrastructure projects, and geographic information systems. Documentation and periodic verification of such control points remains essential for maintaining the integrity of the surveying framework. Though elevation data has not been recorded for this station, its horizontal coordinates provide measurable value for professionals requiring reliable geodetic reference in this area.

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A 192 MEDT — NGS OC1206 — Wells, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #637572 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 34.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.288889°, -70.616389°, corresponding to 43° 17′ 20.00″ N, 70° 36′ 59.00″ 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 A 192 MEDT — NGS OC1206 — Wells, 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)43.288889, -70.616389
WGS84 (DMS)43° 17′ 20.00″ N, 70° 36′ 59.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 19N (approx.)
Elevation34.54 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
GREEN RM 1 — NGS OC1208 — Wells, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GREEN — NGS OC1207 — Wells, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GREEN RM 2 — NGS OC1209 — Wells, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
41.5 — NGS OC0459 — Wells, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Z 98 — NGS OC0458 — Wells, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
STEVE RM 2 — NGS OC1205 — Wells, US
2.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is A 192 MEDT — NGS OC1206 — Wells, US?

A 192 MEDT — NGS OC1206 — Wells, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #637572 and sits at an elevation of 34.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of A 192 MEDT — NGS OC1206 — Wells, US?

The position of A 192 MEDT — NGS OC1206 — Wells, US in WGS84 is 43.288889°, -70.616389° (decimal), or 43° 17′ 20.00″ N, 70° 36′ 59.00″ 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.