BIDDEFORD CONG CHURCH SPIRE — NGS OC2048

USNGStrigunknown#637414
Latitude
43.492721°
Longitude
-70.456890°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which comprises the foundational control points for the United States geodetic infrastructure. Trig stations serve as monumented reference points established to support surveying, mapping, and spatial positioning projects across diverse applications including engineering, land surveying, and geographic information systems. Located near Biddeford, Maine, at coordinates 43.49272°N, 70.45689°W, this point contributes to regional survey control in southern coastal Maine. The precise horizontal positioning established at such stations allows surveyors and engineers to reference their work to the national geodetic datum. The documentation and verification of existing benchmark monuments remains valuable for the surveying community, as these points provide established control for subsequent surveys and ensure consistency in spatial data across projects and jurisdictions. Proper identification and recovery of such marks supports continuity in geodetic reference systems.

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BIDDEFORD CONG CHURCH SPIRE — NGS OC2048 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #637414 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.492721°, -70.456890°, corresponding to 43° 29′ 33.80″ N, 70° 27′ 24.80″ 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 BIDDEFORD CONG CHURCH SPIRE — NGS OC2048 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)43.492721, -70.456890
WGS84 (DMS)43° 29′ 33.80″ N, 70° 27′ 24.80″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 19N (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
BIDDEFORD ORTHODOX CH SPIRE — NGS OC2045
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BIDDEFORD BAPTIST CHURCH SPIRE — NGS OC2047
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BIDDEFORD ST JOSEPH CATH CH — NGS OC2044
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BIDDEFORD PEPPERELL CO STACK — NGS OC2037
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 161 RESET — NGS OC0240 — Biddeford, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 98 — NGS OC0241 — Biddeford, US
0.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is BIDDEFORD CONG CHURCH SPIRE — NGS OC2048?

BIDDEFORD CONG CHURCH SPIRE — NGS OC2048 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #637414. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of BIDDEFORD CONG CHURCH SPIRE — NGS OC2048?

The position of BIDDEFORD CONG CHURCH SPIRE — NGS OC2048 in WGS84 is 43.492721°, -70.456890° (decimal), or 43° 29′ 33.80″ N, 70° 27′ 24.80″ 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.