BROOK RM 2 — NGS OC1200 — Wells, US

USNGStrigunknown#637489
Latitude
43.359439°
Longitude
-70.588825°
Ortho h
52.73 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the foundational coordinate framework for the United States. Trigonometric stations like this point serve as horizontal control monuments, providing precise reference locations for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across regions. Located in the Wells, Maine area at coordinates 43.35944°N, 70.58882°W, this station contributes to the geodetic infrastructure of southwestern Maine. Trig points of this classification were historically established through intervisible networks and remain valuable for verifying modern survey work and validating contemporary positioning technologies. Documentation and periodic verification of such control points ensure the integrity of the nation's spatial reference system. Surveyors and geospatial professionals rely on these stations to maintain accuracy standards in cadastral surveys, construction layout, and geographic information systems work throughout the region.

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BROOK RM 2 — NGS OC1200 — Wells, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #637489 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 52.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.359439°, -70.588825°, corresponding to 43° 21′ 33.98″ N, 70° 35′ 19.77″ 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 BROOK RM 2 — NGS OC1200 — 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)43.359439, -70.588825
WGS84 (DMS)43° 21′ 33.98″ N, 70° 35′ 19.77″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 19N (approx.)
Elevation52.73 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
BROOK — NGS OC2104 — Wells, US
0.0 km away · US
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BROOK RM 1 — NGS OC1199 — Wells, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 189 MEDT — NGS OC1197 — Wells, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 190 MEDT — NGS OC1201 — Wells, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
COLES HILL RESET — NGS OC2103 — Wells, US
2.3 km away · US
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E 161 — NGS OC0375 — Kennebunk, US
2.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is BROOK RM 2 — NGS OC1200 — Wells, US?

BROOK RM 2 — NGS OC1200 — Wells, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #637489 and sits at an elevation of 52.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of BROOK RM 2 — NGS OC1200 — Wells, US?

The position of BROOK RM 2 — NGS OC1200 — Wells, US in WGS84 is 43.359439°, -70.588825° (decimal), or 43° 21′ 33.98″ N, 70° 35′ 19.77″ 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.