COVE RM 2 — NGS OC0488 — York, US

USNGStrigunknown#637716
Latitude
43.116950°
Longitude
-70.637861°
Ortho h
8.63 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's primary control network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. As a trig point, this station served as a precise horizontal reference for mapping and surveying operations across its region. Located near York, Maine, at coordinates 43.11695° N, 70.63786° W, the point contributes to the integrated network of monuments supporting large-scale surveys, engineering projects, and spatial data accuracy. Triangulation stations like this one were historically observed and intervisible with other monuments to create networks of known positions. Modern surveyors and geodesists verify and document such reference points to maintain the integrity of the geodetic datum and support contemporary positioning work. The preservation and recovery of established control points remains essential for ensuring consistency in surveying practices and geospatial applications.

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COVE RM 2 — NGS OC0488 — York, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #637716 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 8.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.116950°, -70.637861°, corresponding to 43° 7′ 1.02″ N, 70° 38′ 16.30″ 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 COVE RM 2 — NGS OC0488 — 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)43.116950, -70.637861
WGS84 (DMS)43° 7′ 1.02″ N, 70° 38′ 16.30″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 19N (approx.)
Elevation8.63 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
COVE — NGS OC0486 — York, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
COVE RM 1 — NGS OC0487 — York, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SWEATS POINT — NGS OC2204 — York, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WESTERN PT 150 RM 2 — NGS OC0491 — York, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WESTERN PT 150 — NGS OC0489 — York, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WESTERN PT 150 RM 1 — NGS OC0490 — York, US
0.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is COVE RM 2 — NGS OC0488 — York, US?

COVE RM 2 — NGS OC0488 — York, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #637716 and sits at an elevation of 8.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of COVE RM 2 — NGS OC0488 — York, US?

The position of COVE RM 2 — NGS OC0488 — York, US in WGS84 is 43.116950°, -70.637861° (decimal), or 43° 7′ 1.02″ N, 70° 38′ 16.30″ 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.