CAPE PORPOISE 155 RM 2 — NGS OC0271 — Kennebunkport, US

USNGStrigunknown#637498
Latitude
43.368208°
Longitude
-70.432986°
Ortho h
8.42 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes and maintains the foundational geodetic control for the United States. Located near Kennebunkport, Maine, at coordinates 43.36821°N, 70.43299°W, this trig point serves as a horizontal reference station for surveying and mapping operations throughout the region. Triangulation stations like this one were historically established to create networks of precisely positioned points across the country. Such stations enable surveyors, engineers, and cartographers to reference their work to a unified coordinate system. The NGS maintains detailed documentation of these control points, allowing professionals to verify positions and conduct accurate surveys. Verification and proper documentation of existing geodetic stations remain important for quality control in surveying practice. Even when elevation data may not be recorded, horizontal position information provides valuable reference infrastructure for contemporary surveying applications and historical research into geodetic work.

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CAPE PORPOISE 155 RM 2 — NGS OC0271 — Kennebunkport, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #637498 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 8.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.368208°, -70.432986°, corresponding to 43° 22′ 5.55″ N, 70° 25′ 58.75″ 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 CAPE PORPOISE 155 RM 2 — NGS OC0271 — Kennebunkport, 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)43.368208, -70.432986
WGS84 (DMS)43° 22′ 5.55″ N, 70° 25′ 58.75″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 19N (approx.)
Elevation8.42 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
CAPE PORPOISE 155 — NGS OC0269 — Kennebunkport, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CAPE PORPOISE 155 RM 1 — NGS OC0270 — Kennebunkport, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TIDAL 3 STA 87 — NGS OC0273 — Kennebunkport, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TIDAL 1 STA 87 — NGS OC0272 — Kennebunkport, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CAPE PORPOISE CHURCH SPIRE — NGS OC2015 — Kennebunkport, US
0.6 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Cape Porpoise
0.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is CAPE PORPOISE 155 RM 2 — NGS OC0271 — Kennebunkport, US?

CAPE PORPOISE 155 RM 2 — NGS OC0271 — Kennebunkport, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #637498 and sits at an elevation of 8.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of CAPE PORPOISE 155 RM 2 — NGS OC0271 — Kennebunkport, US?

The position of CAPE PORPOISE 155 RM 2 — NGS OC0271 — Kennebunkport, US in WGS84 is 43.368208°, -70.432986° (decimal), or 43° 22′ 5.55″ N, 70° 25′ 58.75″ 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.