FOSTER 148 RM 1 — NGS OC0504 — Kittery, US

USNGStrigunknown#637822
Latitude
43.067417°
Longitude
-70.691825°
Ortho h
14.83 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This NGS triangulation station is located near Kittery, Maine, at coordinates 43.06742°, -70.69182°. As a trig point within the National Geodetic Survey network, it serves as a control station for horizontal positioning and survey framework across the United States. Triangulation stations of this type formed the backbone of the classical geodetic network, establishing precise horizontal coordinates through geometric observation methods. The point's location in coastal Maine places it within a region of significant surveying activity and maritime interests. Verification and documentation of such control points remain essential for modern surveying operations, GPS calibration, and maintaining the continuity of the national spatial reference system. Surveyors and mapmakers continue to reference these established stations for localized accuracy and consistency in positioning work.

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FOSTER 148 RM 1 — NGS OC0504 — Kittery, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #637822 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 14.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.067417°, -70.691825°, corresponding to 43° 4′ 2.70″ N, 70° 41′ 30.57″ 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 FOSTER 148 RM 1 — NGS OC0504 — Kittery, 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)43.067417, -70.691825
WGS84 (DMS)43° 4′ 2.70″ N, 70° 41′ 30.57″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 19N (approx.)
Elevation14.83 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
FOSTER 148 — NGS OC0503 — Kittery, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BC BOHLEN 1941 — NGS OC2178 — Kittery, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MG 1 1943 — NGS OC2175 — Kittery, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BILLINGS HILL — NGS OC2208 — Kittery, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BM USE — NGS OC0506 — Kittery, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TIDAL 2 STA 90 — NGS OC0507 — Kittery, US
0.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is FOSTER 148 RM 1 — NGS OC0504 — Kittery, US?

FOSTER 148 RM 1 — NGS OC0504 — Kittery, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #637822 and sits at an elevation of 14.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of FOSTER 148 RM 1 — NGS OC0504 — Kittery, US?

The position of FOSTER 148 RM 1 — NGS OC0504 — Kittery, US in WGS84 is 43.067417°, -70.691825° (decimal), or 43° 4′ 2.70″ N, 70° 41′ 30.57″ 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.