B 6 — NGS OC0355 — Wells, US

USNGStrigunknown#637609
Latitude
43.315556°
Longitude
-70.688333°
Ortho h
53.97 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's horizontal control network, which establishes the foundational reference framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Wells, Maine, at coordinates 43.31556° N, 70.68833° W, this trig point serves as a fixed reference for determining positions of other survey stations and geographic features with high precision. Triangulation stations of this class provide control for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and cartographic work across their regions. The documented location and recovery of such monuments remain valuable for surveyors requiring accurate positional data and for verifying the integrity of historical survey networks. Proper documentation and periodic verification of control points like this support the continuity of geodetic infrastructure essential to land administration and public works throughout the state.

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B 6 — NGS OC0355 — Wells, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #637609 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 54.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.315556°, -70.688333°, corresponding to 43° 18′ 56.00″ N, 70° 41′ 18.00″ 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 B 6 — NGS OC0355 — 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)43.315556, -70.688333
WGS84 (DMS)43° 18′ 56.00″ N, 70° 41′ 18.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 19N (approx.)
Elevation53.97 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
U 157 — NGS OC0357 — Wells, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T 157 — NGS OC0356 — Wells, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 157 — NGS OC0358 — Wells, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 157 — NGS OC0354 — Wells, US
2.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 6 — NGS OC0360 — Wells, US
2.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 157 — NGS OC0353 — North Berwick, US
2.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is B 6 — NGS OC0355 — Wells, US?

B 6 — NGS OC0355 — Wells, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #637609 and sits at an elevation of 54.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of B 6 — NGS OC0355 — Wells, US?

The position of B 6 — NGS OC0355 — Wells, US in WGS84 is 43.315556°, -70.688333° (decimal), or 43° 18′ 56.00″ N, 70° 41′ 18.00″ 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.