BM USE — NGS OC0506 — Kittery, US

USNGStrigunknown#637819
Latitude
43.067222°
Longitude
-70.693889°
Ortho h
3.71 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's fundamental control network, which establishes precise horizontal positioning across the United States. Located near Kittery, Maine, at coordinates 43.06722° N, 70.69389° W, this trig point serves as a reference monument for geodetic measurements and surveying operations in the region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to create a framework for accurate mapping, boundary determination, and engineering projects. The point's documented coordinates enable surveyors and geodetic professionals to reference their local measurements against the national datum. Verification and maintenance of such control points remain essential for ensuring the integrity of surveying data, particularly as technology advances and survey standards evolve. The accessibility and reliability of this benchmark contribute to the broader geodetic infrastructure supporting Maine's surveying community.

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BM USE — NGS OC0506 — Kittery, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #637819 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 3.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.067222°, -70.693889°, corresponding to 43° 4′ 2.00″ N, 70° 41′ 38.00″ 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 BM USE — NGS OC0506 — Kittery, 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)43.067222, -70.693889
WGS84 (DMS)43° 4′ 2.00″ N, 70° 41′ 38.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 19N (approx.)
Elevation3.71 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
TIDAL 2 STA 90 — NGS OC0507 — Kittery, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BC CRF CHAPIN 1941 — NGS OC2256 — Kittery, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FOSTER 148 RM 1 — NGS OC0504 — Kittery, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FOSTER 148 — NGS OC0503 — Kittery, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MG 1 1943 — NGS OC2175 — Kittery, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BC BOHLEN 1941 — NGS OC2178 — Kittery, US
0.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is BM USE — NGS OC0506 — Kittery, US?

BM USE — NGS OC0506 — Kittery, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #637819 and sits at an elevation of 3.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of BM USE — NGS OC0506 — Kittery, US?

The position of BM USE — NGS OC0506 — Kittery, US in WGS84 is 43.067222°, -70.693889° (decimal), or 43° 4′ 2.00″ N, 70° 41′ 38.00″ 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.