FURBISH — NGS DQ2576 — Wells, US

USNGStrigunknown#637560
Latitude
43.281759°
Longitude
-70.581315°
Ellipsoidal h
-24.77 m
Ortho h
1.71 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's fundamental control network, which establishes the primary geodetic framework for the United States. Located near Wells, Maine, at coordinates 43.28176° N, 70.58131° W, this benchmark serves as a reference point for surveying and mapping activities throughout the region. Trig stations of this type provide horizontal and vertical control essential for accurate geospatial measurements. The ellipsoidal elevation of -24.8 meters indicates a position below the reference ellipsoid, typical for coastal areas. Documentation and periodic verification of such control points ensure the integrity of the nation's surveying infrastructure and support applications ranging from engineering projects to scientific research. Maintaining records of these monuments contributes to long-term geodetic accuracy and facilitates coordination among surveying professionals.

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FURBISH — NGS DQ2576 — Wells, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #637560 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.281759°, -70.581315°, corresponding to 43° 16′ 54.33″ N, 70° 34′ 52.73″ 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 FURBISH — NGS DQ2576 — Wells, 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)43.281759, -70.581315
WGS84 (DMS)43° 16′ 54.33″ N, 70° 34′ 52.73″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 19N (approx.)
Elevation1.71 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
BUTLANDS HOUSE MIDDLE CHIMNEY — NGS OC2098 — Wells, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WELLS NECK — NGS OC2099
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MOODY PT 153 — NGS OC0454 — Wells, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WELLSTOWN — NGS OC2100
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MOODY POINT FCT — NGS OC2102 — Wells, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MOODY PT 153 RM 1 — NGS OC0455 — Wells, US
1.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is FURBISH — NGS DQ2576 — Wells, US?

FURBISH — NGS DQ2576 — Wells, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #637560 and sits at an elevation of 1.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of FURBISH — NGS DQ2576 — Wells, US?

The position of FURBISH — NGS DQ2576 — Wells, US in WGS84 is 43.281759°, -70.581315° (decimal), or 43° 16′ 54.33″ N, 70° 34′ 52.73″ 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.