M 161 — NGS OC0224 — Arundel, US

USNGStrigunknown#637452
Latitude
43.451944°
Longitude
-70.495278°
Ortho h
40.22 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station represents part of the National Geodetic Survey's foundational control network across the continental United States. Trigonometric stations of this class serve as primary reference points for establishing horizontal control in surveying and mapping operations. Located near Arundel, Maine, at coordinates 43.45194° north latitude and 70.49528° west longitude, this benchmark contributes to the regional geodetic framework in southern Maine. Trig stations within the NGS network have historically provided essential positional data for subsequent surveys, engineering projects, and cartographic work. Verification and documentation of such monumentation remains valuable for professionals requiring reliable reference points and for maintaining the integrity of existing survey networks. The accurate location and continued accessibility of these stations support modern surveying standards and geodetic continuity.

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M 161 — NGS OC0224 — Arundel, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #637452 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 40.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.451944°, -70.495278°, corresponding to 43° 27′ 7.00″ N, 70° 29′ 43.00″ 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 M 161 — NGS OC0224 — Arundel, 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)43.451944, -70.495278
WGS84 (DMS)43° 27′ 7.00″ N, 70° 29′ 43.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 19N (approx.)
Elevation40.22 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
TT 46 TDA USGS RESET 1977 — NGS OC1317 — Arundel, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 161 — NGS OC0226 — Biddeford, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
U 5 — NGS OC0223 — Arundel, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B19 B — NGS AB2644 — Biddeford, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T 5 — NGS OC0227 — Biddeford, US
2.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BIDDE — NGS OC2775 — Biddeford, US
2.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is M 161 — NGS OC0224 — Arundel, US?

M 161 — NGS OC0224 — Arundel, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #637452 and sits at an elevation of 40.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of M 161 — NGS OC0224 — Arundel, US?

The position of M 161 — NGS OC0224 — Arundel, US in WGS84 is 43.451944°, -70.495278° (decimal), or 43° 27′ 7.00″ N, 70° 29′ 43.00″ 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.