HIGBEE — NGS OC0500 — Kittery, US

USNGStrigunknown#637830
Latitude
43.065343°
Longitude
-70.687907°
Ortho h
7.93 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental control points supporting precise positioning across the United States. Located near Kittery, Maine at coordinates 43.06534°N, 70.68791°W, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal control in southern Maine. Trigonometric stations of this type historically provided the backbone of terrestrial surveying, establishing accurate positions through intervisible networks of elevated points. The station supports local survey work, mapping projects, and geodetic studies requiring reliable horizontal reference data. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable for maintaining the integrity of the national control network and ensuring consistency across survey projects in the region. Professional surveyors depend on accurately positioned and well-maintained reference stations for high-precision work.

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HIGBEE — NGS OC0500 — Kittery, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #637830 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 7.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.065343°, -70.687907°, corresponding to 43° 3′ 55.24″ N, 70° 41′ 16.46″ 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 HIGBEE — NGS OC0500 — 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)43.065343, -70.687907
WGS84 (DMS)43° 3′ 55.24″ N, 70° 41′ 16.46″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 19N (approx.)
Elevation7.93 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
HIGBEE RM 1 — NGS OC0501 — Kittery, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HIGBEE RM 2 — NGS OC0502 — Kittery, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T 99 — NGS OC0498 — Kittery, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BC 205 FCT 1943 — NGS OC2214 — Kittery, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BILLINGS HILL — NGS OC2208 — Kittery, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BC BOHLEN 1941 — NGS OC2178 — Kittery, US
0.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is HIGBEE — NGS OC0500 — Kittery, US?

HIGBEE — NGS OC0500 — Kittery, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #637830 and sits at an elevation of 7.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of HIGBEE — NGS OC0500 — Kittery, US?

The position of HIGBEE — NGS OC0500 — Kittery, US in WGS84 is 43.065343°, -70.687907° (decimal), or 43° 3′ 55.24″ N, 70° 41′ 16.46″ 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.