MG 1 1943 — NGS OC2175 — Kittery, US

USNGStrigunknown#637821
Latitude
43.067692°
Longitude
-70.691814°
Ortho h
15.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station represents part of the NGS network, which establishes the primary geodetic framework for the United States. Trig stations of this class serve as fundamental control points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across regional areas. Located near Kittery, Maine at coordinates 43.06769° N, 70.69181° W, this point contributes to the horizontal control network essential for accurate positioning in northeastern New England. As a trig point, it was established to provide precise survey control through visual intervisibility with other stations in the network. The documentation and verification of such benchmark locations remain valuable for surveyors, engineers, and cartographers who require reliable geodetic references. Maintaining and recording these reference points ensures continuity of surveying standards and supports infrastructure development and maintenance activities throughout the region.

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MG 1 1943 — NGS OC2175 — Kittery, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #637821 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 15.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.067692°, -70.691814°, corresponding to 43° 4′ 3.69″ N, 70° 41′ 30.53″ 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 MG 1 1943 — NGS OC2175 — 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)43.067692, -70.691814
WGS84 (DMS)43° 4′ 3.69″ N, 70° 41′ 30.53″ 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
FOSTER 148 RM 1 — NGS OC0504 — Kittery, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BC BOHLEN 1941 — NGS OC2178 — Kittery, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FOSTER 148 — NGS OC0503 — Kittery, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BILLINGS HILL — NGS OC2208 — Kittery, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BC CRF CHAPIN 1941 — NGS OC2256 — Kittery, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TIDAL 2 STA 90 — NGS OC0507 — Kittery, US
0.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is MG 1 1943 — NGS OC2175 — Kittery, US?

MG 1 1943 — NGS OC2175 — Kittery, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #637821 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 MG 1 1943 — NGS OC2175 — Kittery, US?

The position of MG 1 1943 — NGS OC2175 — Kittery, US in WGS84 is 43.067692°, -70.691814° (decimal), or 43° 4′ 3.69″ N, 70° 41′ 30.53″ 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.