KENNEBUNK UNITARIAN CH SPIRE — NGS OC2062

USNGStrigunknown#637518
Latitude
43.387883°
Longitude
-70.537223°
Ortho h
15.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network that establishes the geometric framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. As a trig point, this station served as a control point for triangulation surveys, providing accurate horizontal positioning data essential for large-scale mapping projects and subsequent surveying operations. Located near Kennebunk in southern Maine at coordinates 43.38788°N, 70.53722°W, this benchmark represents a critical reference within the regional geodetic infrastructure of the northeastern United States. Trig stations such as this one typically occupy prominent terrain features or strategically selected locations to facilitate intervisibility between control points. The documentation and verification of existing benchmarks remains valuable for the surveying community, supporting both historical research and modern positioning work. Such points often remain relevant references even as technology evolves, particularly for understanding the development of survey networks and validating contemporary measurements.

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KENNEBUNK UNITARIAN CH SPIRE — NGS OC2062 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #637518 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 15.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.387883°, -70.537223°, corresponding to 43° 23′ 16.38″ N, 70° 32′ 14.00″ 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 KENNEBUNK UNITARIAN CH SPIRE — NGS OC2062 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)43.387883, -70.537223
WGS84 (DMS)43° 23′ 16.38″ N, 70° 32′ 14.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 19N (approx.)
Elevation15.00 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
H 161 — NGS OC0379 — Kennebunk, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KENNEBUNK ORTH CHURCH SPIRE — NGS OC2066
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
G 161 — NGS OC0378 — Kennebunk, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 5 — NGS OC0380 — Kennebunk, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KENNEBUNK MUNICIPAL STANDPIPE — NGS OC2064
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
J 161 — NGS OC0381 — Kennebunk, US
1.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is KENNEBUNK UNITARIAN CH SPIRE — NGS OC2062?

KENNEBUNK UNITARIAN CH SPIRE — NGS OC2062 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #637518 and sits at an elevation of 15.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of KENNEBUNK UNITARIAN CH SPIRE — NGS OC2062?

The position of KENNEBUNK UNITARIAN CH SPIRE — NGS OC2062 in WGS84 is 43.387883°, -70.537223° (decimal), or 43° 23′ 16.38″ N, 70° 32′ 14.00″ 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.