BALD HEAD CLIFF — NGS OC2156 — York, US

USNGStrigunknown#637537
Latitude
43.220351°
Longitude
-70.578923°
Ortho h
15.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which provides the fundamental geodetic framework for surveying, mapping, and infrastructure development across the United States. As a trig point, this monument served as a precisely positioned control station for establishing horizontal positions of secondary survey monuments and mapping features. Located in the York, Maine area at coordinates 43.22035°N, 70.57892°W, the station contributes to the network's coverage of southern coastal Maine. Trig stations like this are essential for maintaining the accuracy and consistency of cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic databases. Verification and documentation of existing benchmarks ensures the continuity and reliability of geodetic control networks. Surveyors and GIS professionals depend on proper identification and recovery of such monuments for accurate fieldwork.

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BALD HEAD CLIFF — NGS OC2156 — York, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #637537 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 15.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.220351°, -70.578923°, corresponding to 43° 13′ 13.26″ N, 70° 34′ 44.12″ 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 BALD HEAD CLIFF — NGS OC2156 — York, 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)43.220351, -70.578923
WGS84 (DMS)43° 13′ 13.26″ N, 70° 34′ 44.12″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 19N (approx.)
Elevation15.00 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
BALD HEAD CLIFF 152 RM 1 — NGS OC0467 — York, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BALD HEAD CLIFF 152 RM 2 — NGS OC0468 — York, US
0.2 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cliff
Bald Head Cliff
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 99 — NGS OC0465 — York, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 99 — NGS OC0464 — York, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 99 — NGS OC0469 — York, US
2.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is BALD HEAD CLIFF — NGS OC2156 — York, US?

BALD HEAD CLIFF — NGS OC2156 — York, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #637537 and sits at an elevation of 15.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of BALD HEAD CLIFF — NGS OC2156 — York, US?

The position of BALD HEAD CLIFF — NGS OC2156 — York, US in WGS84 is 43.220351°, -70.578923° (decimal), or 43° 13′ 13.26″ N, 70° 34′ 44.12″ 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?

Use the satellite imagery above to see the surrounding area. You can open this location directly in Google Maps, Google Earth, Bing Maps, or OpenStreetMap using the buttons provided. Many geodetic points are accessible to the public; some are on protected or private land — check local regulations before any field visit. Always bring documentation or your credentials if you plan to use the marker for professional measurement.

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.