COCKLE RM 1 — NGS OC1212 — York, US

USNGStrigunknown#637543
Latitude
43.230089°
Longitude
-70.636342°
Ortho h
55.37 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the foundational geodetic control for the United States. Located near York, Maine, at coordinates 43.23009°, -70.63634°, this trig point serves as a horizontal control reference for surveying and mapping activities across the region. Triangulation stations function as precise survey markers, enabling surveyors and engineers to conduct accurate measurements for property boundaries, infrastructure projects, and cartographic work. The NGS network integrates these stations into a coordinated system supporting both public works and private surveying operations. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remains important to the surveying community. Even points with incomplete records contribute to understanding the geodetic infrastructure. Professionals working in coastal Maine and nearby areas may reference this station when establishing local survey control networks or validating existing measurements.

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COCKLE RM 1 — NGS OC1212 — York, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #637543 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 55.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.230089°, -70.636342°, corresponding to 43° 13′ 48.32″ N, 70° 38′ 10.83″ 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 COCKLE RM 1 — NGS OC1212 — 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)43.230089, -70.636342
WGS84 (DMS)43° 13′ 48.32″ N, 70° 38′ 10.83″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 19N (approx.)
Elevation55.37 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
COCKLE — NGS OC1213 — York, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
COCKLE RM 2 — NGS OC1214 — York, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 194 MEDT — NGS OC1211 — York, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 195 MEDT — NGS OC1215 — York, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ROCK — NGS OC2310 — York, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AERO BEACON — NGS OC2152 — York, US
2.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is COCKLE RM 1 — NGS OC1212 — York, US?

COCKLE RM 1 — NGS OC1212 — York, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #637543 and sits at an elevation of 55.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of COCKLE RM 1 — NGS OC1212 — York, US?

The position of COCKLE RM 1 — NGS OC1212 — York, US in WGS84 is 43.230089°, -70.636342° (decimal), or 43° 13′ 48.32″ N, 70° 38′ 10.83″ 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.