GOOSE ROCK — NGS DQ3909 — Kennebunkport, US

USNGStrigunknown#637427
Latitude
43.399544°
Longitude
-70.423228°
Ortho h
1.79 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's trig network, which establishes fundamental horizontal control points across the United States. Located near Kennebunkport, Maine, at coordinates 43.39954°N, 70.42323°W, this point serves as a reference for surveying and mapping activities in southern coastal Maine. Trig stations of this classification provide precise horizontal positioning data essential for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. The NGS network represents decades of systematic geodetic work providing the foundational coordinate framework upon which regional and local surveys depend. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain important for the surveying profession. Maintaining accurate records of these control points—including their current condition and accessibility—ensures their continued utility for contemporary surveying practices and supports the integrity of the nation's geodetic infrastructure.

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GOOSE ROCK — NGS DQ3909 — Kennebunkport, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #637427 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.399544°, -70.423228°, corresponding to 43° 23′ 58.36″ N, 70° 25′ 23.62″ 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 GOOSE ROCK — NGS DQ3909 — Kennebunkport, 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)43.399544, -70.423228
WGS84 (DMS)43° 23′ 58.36″ N, 70° 25′ 23.62″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 19N (approx.)
Elevation1.79 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
Marshall Point
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
INTERMEDIATE 212 — NGS DQ3911 — Kennebunkport, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHAS CLEAVES HOUSE WEST APEX — NGS OC2043 — Biddeford, US
2.0 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Timber Point
2.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CURTIS COVE — NGS OC2042 — Biddeford, US
2.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
INTERMEDIATE 211 — NGS DQ3910 — Kennebunkport, US
2.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is GOOSE ROCK — NGS DQ3909 — Kennebunkport, US?

GOOSE ROCK — NGS DQ3909 — Kennebunkport, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #637427 and sits at an elevation of 1.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of GOOSE ROCK — NGS DQ3909 — Kennebunkport, US?

The position of GOOSE ROCK — NGS DQ3909 — Kennebunkport, US in WGS84 is 43.399544°, -70.423228° (decimal), or 43° 23′ 58.36″ N, 70° 25′ 23.62″ 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.