G 161 — NGS OC0378 — Kennebunk, US

USNGStrigunknown#637515
Latitude
43.385278°
Longitude
-70.541389°
Ortho h
13.95 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points establishing the geometric framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Trig stations serve as precisely positioned reference monuments, typically established on elevated terrain to facilitate observations and measurements for cadastral, engineering, and scientific applications. Located near Kennebunk in Maine at coordinates 43.38528°N, 70.54139°W, this point contributes to regional geodetic control in New England. The station's documented position and accessible location make it valuable for surveyors verifying survey networks and establishing local survey controls. As with all benchmarks in the NGS registry, verification and maintenance of this point's coordinates and physical condition remain important for ensuring the integrity of surveying operations and the accuracy of mapping initiatives dependent upon such control infrastructure.

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G 161 — NGS OC0378 — Kennebunk, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #637515 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 14.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.385278°, -70.541389°, corresponding to 43° 23′ 7.00″ N, 70° 32′ 29.00″ 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 G 161 — NGS OC0378 — Kennebunk, 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)43.385278, -70.541389
WGS84 (DMS)43° 23′ 7.00″ N, 70° 32′ 29.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 19N (approx.)
Elevation13.95 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
KENNEBUNK ORTH CHURCH SPIRE — NGS OC2066
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KENNEBUNK UNITARIAN CH SPIRE — NGS OC2062
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 161 — NGS OC0379 — Kennebunk, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KENNEBUNK MUNICIPAL STANDPIPE — NGS OC2064
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 5 — NGS OC0380 — Kennebunk, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 161 — NGS OC0377 — Kennebunk, US
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is G 161 — NGS OC0378 — Kennebunk, US?

G 161 — NGS OC0378 — Kennebunk, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #637515 and sits at an elevation of 14.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of G 161 — NGS OC0378 — Kennebunk, US?

The position of G 161 — NGS OC0378 — Kennebunk, US in WGS84 is 43.385278°, -70.541389° (decimal), or 43° 23′ 7.00″ N, 70° 32′ 29.00″ 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.