GREEN RM 2 — NGS OC1209 — Wells, US

USNGStrigunknown#637557
Latitude
43.277850°
Longitude
-70.618622°
Ortho h
50.83 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station represents part of the National Geodetic Survey's foundational network that establishes horizontal control across the United States. Located near Wells, Maine, at coordinates 43.27785° N, 70.61862° W, this trig point serves as a reference for surveying operations and mapping activities in the region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to create a framework of precisely positioned monuments enabling surveyors and engineers to reference their work to a common datum. Such points remain valuable for verifying the stability and accuracy of positioning networks, particularly given the ongoing importance of geodetic control in infrastructure development and land administration. Documentation and periodic verification of benchmark locations and their physical condition ensure the continued utility of these reference points for the surveying community. This station contributes to Maine's geodetic infrastructure.

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GREEN RM 2 — NGS OC1209 — Wells, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #637557 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 50.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.277850°, -70.618622°, corresponding to 43° 16′ 40.26″ N, 70° 37′ 7.04″ 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 GREEN RM 2 — NGS OC1209 — 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)43.277850, -70.618622
WGS84 (DMS)43° 16′ 40.26″ N, 70° 37′ 7.04″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 19N (approx.)
Elevation50.83 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
GREEN — NGS OC1207 — Wells, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GREEN RM 1 — NGS OC1208 — Wells, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 192 MEDT — NGS OC1206 — Wells, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 99 — NGS OC0461 — Wells, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
43.8 — NGS OC0460 — Ogunquit, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DONNELL 1867 — NGS OC2095 — Ogunquit, US
1.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is GREEN RM 2 — NGS OC1209 — Wells, US?

GREEN RM 2 — NGS OC1209 — Wells, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #637557 and sits at an elevation of 50.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of GREEN RM 2 — NGS OC1209 — Wells, US?

The position of GREEN RM 2 — NGS OC1209 — Wells, US in WGS84 is 43.277850°, -70.618622° (decimal), or 43° 16′ 40.26″ N, 70° 37′ 7.04″ 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.