CHASES RM 2 — NGS OC1218 — York, US

USNGStrigunknown#637671
Latitude
43.176933°
Longitude
-70.649403°
Ortho h
48.48 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic control for the United States. Located near York, Maine, at coordinates 43.17693° N, 70.64940° W, this trig point serves as a reference station for surveying and mapping activities across the region. Triangulation stations of this type are monumented positions of precisely determined horizontal location, used historically and continuing to support modern surveying operations. The point's documented position enables surveyors to conduct accurate boundary determinations, engineering projects, and spatial data collection. Verification and maintenance of such control points remain valuable for practitioners requiring reliable geodetic references. Professional surveyors conducting work in the York area may consult this station's coordinates to establish local control networks or validate field measurements.

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CHASES RM 2 — NGS OC1218 — York, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #637671 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 48.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.176933°, -70.649403°, corresponding to 43° 10′ 36.96″ N, 70° 38′ 57.85″ 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 CHASES RM 2 — NGS OC1218 — 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)43.176933, -70.649403
WGS84 (DMS)43° 10′ 36.96″ N, 70° 38′ 57.85″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 19N (approx.)
Elevation48.48 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
CHASES — NGS OC1217 — York, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHASES RM 1 — NGS OC1219 — York, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 197 — NGS OC1220 — York, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 196 — NGS OC1216 — York, US
2.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
J 99 — NGS OC0478 — York, US
3.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
YORK BEACH UNION CONG CH SPIRE — NGS OC2151
3.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is CHASES RM 2 — NGS OC1218 — York, US?

CHASES RM 2 — NGS OC1218 — York, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #637671 and sits at an elevation of 48.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of CHASES RM 2 — NGS OC1218 — York, US?

The position of CHASES RM 2 — NGS OC1218 — York, US in WGS84 is 43.176933°, -70.649403° (decimal), or 43° 10′ 36.96″ N, 70° 38′ 57.85″ 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.