FORISTALL — NGS OC2316 — York, US

USNGStrigunknown#637681
Latitude
43.212432°
Longitude
-70.663199°
Ortho h
65.50 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference points that form the foundation of the United States' horizontal geodetic control system. Trig stations serve as precisely positioned monuments used to establish accurate surveys, mapping projects, and spatial reference frameworks across the country. Located near York, Maine, this benchmark provides essential positional control for surveying operations throughout the region. The station's coordinates of 43.21243°N, -70.66320°W are documented in the NGS database for professional surveying use. Like other points in the NGS network, this station's verification and continued documentation are valuable for confirming the integrity of the national geodetic datum and supporting ongoing surveying and engineering projects. Surveyors and GIS professionals rely on such reference points to ensure accuracy and consistency in their work. The maintenance and confirmation of these control points remains an important function within the surveying profession.

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FORISTALL — NGS OC2316 — York, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #637681 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 65.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.212432°, -70.663199°, corresponding to 43° 12′ 44.75″ N, 70° 39′ 47.51″ 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 FORISTALL — NGS OC2316 — 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)43.212432, -70.663199
WGS84 (DMS)43° 12′ 44.75″ N, 70° 39′ 47.51″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 19N (approx.)
Elevation65.50 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
ROCK — NGS OC2310 — York, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 195 MEDT — NGS OC1215 — York, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 196 — NGS OC1216 — York, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AGAMENTICUS RESET — NGS OC2305 — York, US
2.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PEAK — NGS OC2307 — York, US
2.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AGAMENTICUS 2 RESET — NGS OC2306 — York, US
2.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is FORISTALL — NGS OC2316 — York, US?

FORISTALL — NGS OC2316 — York, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #637681 and sits at an elevation of 65.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of FORISTALL — NGS OC2316 — York, US?

The position of FORISTALL — NGS OC2316 — York, US in WGS84 is 43.212432°, -70.663199° (decimal), or 43° 12′ 44.75″ N, 70° 39′ 47.51″ 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.