CURTIS COVE — NGS OC2042 — Biddeford, US

USNGStrigunknown#637434
Latitude
43.406803°
Longitude
-70.395911°
Ortho h
1.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which provides the foundational control points for surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States. Located near Biddeford, Maine, at coordinates 43.40680° N, 70.39591° W, this trig point serves as a horizontal control reference for regional surveys and engineering projects. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established to create a framework of precisely located points across the nation. Modern surveyors and engineers rely on verification and documentation of such benchmarks to maintain positional accuracy in their work. The continued cataloging and maintenance of these geodetic monuments ensures they remain valuable reference points for cadastral surveys, infrastructure development, and scientific applications requiring reliable positional control in the northeastern United States.

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CURTIS COVE — NGS OC2042 — Biddeford, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #637434 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.406803°, -70.395911°, corresponding to 43° 24′ 24.49″ N, 70° 23′ 45.28″ 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 CURTIS COVE — NGS OC2042 — Biddeford, 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)43.406803, -70.395911
WGS84 (DMS)43° 24′ 24.49″ N, 70° 23′ 45.28″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 19N (approx.)
Elevation1.00 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:

GeoNames topographic database · cape
Timber Point
0.6 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Bracketts Point
0.6 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Granite Point
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHAS CLEAVES HOUSE WEST APEX — NGS OC2043 — Biddeford, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GRANITE POINT — NGS DQ3913 — Biddeford, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOYTS NECK — NGS OC2033 — Biddeford, US
1.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is CURTIS COVE — NGS OC2042 — Biddeford, US?

CURTIS COVE — NGS OC2042 — Biddeford, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #637434 and sits at an elevation of 1.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of CURTIS COVE — NGS OC2042 — Biddeford, US?

The position of CURTIS COVE — NGS OC2042 — Biddeford, US in WGS84 is 43.406803°, -70.395911° (decimal), or 43° 24′ 24.49″ N, 70° 23′ 45.28″ 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?

Use the satellite imagery above to see the surrounding area. You can open this location directly in Google Maps, Google Earth, Bing Maps, or OpenStreetMap using the buttons provided. Many geodetic points are accessible to the public; some are on protected or private land — check local regulations before any field visit. Always bring documentation or your credentials if you plan to use the marker for professional measurement.

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.