GRASSY MOUND — NGS OC2272 — Kittery, US

USNGStrigunknown#637797
Latitude
43.111313°
Longitude
-70.733784°
Ortho h
6.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which forms the backbone of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Trig points like this one serve as precisely positioned control stations for mapping, surveying, and establishing accurate spatial references across the country. Located near Kittery, Maine at coordinates 43.11131° N, 70.73378° W, this station contributes to the regional control framework in southwestern Maine. Such benchmarks enable surveyors and engineers to reference their local work to the national coordinate system with confidence. The documented position and network affiliation make this point valuable for verification, densification of control networks, and quality assurance in professional surveying projects. Maintaining accurate records of these reference points ensures continuity and reliability in geodetic work throughout the surveying profession.

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GRASSY MOUND — NGS OC2272 — Kittery, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #637797 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 6.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.111313°, -70.733784°, corresponding to 43° 6′ 40.73″ N, 70° 44′ 1.62″ 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 GRASSY MOUND — NGS OC2272 — 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)43.111313, -70.733784
WGS84 (DMS)43° 6′ 40.73″ N, 70° 44′ 1.62″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 19N (approx.)
Elevation6.00 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
D 600 MEDT — NGS OC1228 — Kittery, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 201 — NGS OC1227 — Kittery, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 601 MEDT — NGS OC1229 — Kittery, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PARKERS HILL — NGS OC2292 — Kittery, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 603 MEDT — NGS OC1231 — Kittery, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KITTERY MUN TANK — NGS OC2300
1.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is GRASSY MOUND — NGS OC2272 — Kittery, US?

GRASSY MOUND — NGS OC2272 — Kittery, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #637797 and sits at an elevation of 6.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of GRASSY MOUND — NGS OC2272 — Kittery, US?

The position of GRASSY MOUND — NGS OC2272 — Kittery, US in WGS84 is 43.111313°, -70.733784° (decimal), or 43° 6′ 40.73″ N, 70° 44′ 1.62″ 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.