LEIGHTON — NGS OC2328 — Eliot, US

USNGStrigunknown#637769
Latitude
43.125505°
Longitude
-70.819152°
Ortho h
3.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which comprises the fundamental control points establishing the precise geodetic framework for the United States. As a trig station, this point serves as a primary control monument used in surveying and mapping operations requiring high-precision horizontal positioning. Located in the vicinity of Eliot, Maine, the station is situated within a region of significant surveying activity along the New England coast. Trig stations of this classification provide essential reference points for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and the maintenance of regional coordinate systems. The documented coordinates and network affiliation enable surveyors and geospatial professionals to establish local control networks and verify survey accuracy. Continued verification and documentation of such monuments ensure the integrity of the geodetic infrastructure upon which modern surveying, mapping, and infrastructure projects depend. The preservation and maintenance of these reference points remains critical to professional surveying practice.

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LEIGHTON — NGS OC2328 — Eliot, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #637769 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 3.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.125505°, -70.819152°, corresponding to 43° 7′ 31.82″ N, 70° 49′ 8.95″ 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 LEIGHTON — NGS OC2328 — Eliot, 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)43.125505, -70.819152
WGS84 (DMS)43° 7′ 31.82″ N, 70° 49′ 8.95″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 19N (approx.)
Elevation3.00 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
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0.8 km away · US
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0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NEWINGTON RR STA NW CHIMNEY — NGS OC2472
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
842 1897 TIDAL 3 — NGS OC0315 — Dover, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
842 1897 TIDAL 1 — NGS OC0314 — Dover, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
842 1897 TIDAL 2 — NGS OC0316 — Dover, US
1.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is LEIGHTON — NGS OC2328 — Eliot, US?

LEIGHTON — NGS OC2328 — Eliot, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #637769 and sits at an elevation of 3.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of LEIGHTON — NGS OC2328 — Eliot, US?

The position of LEIGHTON — NGS OC2328 — Eliot, US in WGS84 is 43.125505°, -70.819152° (decimal), or 43° 7′ 31.82″ N, 70° 49′ 8.95″ 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.