POWDER — NGS OC2372 — South Berwick, US

USNGStrigunknown#637673
Latitude
43.233958°
Longitude
-70.801413°
Ortho h
88.30 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of the United States' horizontal geodetic datum. Triangulation stations serve as precisely positioned reference points established through classical surveying methods to enable accurate mapping and coordinate determination across regions. Located near South Berwick, Maine, at coordinates 43.23396° N, 70.80141° W, this trig point contributes to the geodetic framework covering the northeastern United States. As a network component, it facilitates surveying operations, engineering projects, and cartographic work requiring reliable horizontal control. Documentation and verification of such benchmark stations remains essential for the surveying profession. Confirming the continued existence and accessibility of these reference points ensures their ongoing utility for contemporary positioning applications and maintains the integrity of historical survey records in the region.

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POWDER — NGS OC2372 — South Berwick, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #637673 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 88.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.233958°, -70.801413°, corresponding to 43° 14′ 2.25″ N, 70° 48′ 5.09″ 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 POWDER — NGS OC2372 — South Berwick, 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)43.233958, -70.801413
WGS84 (DMS)43° 14′ 2.25″ N, 70° 48′ 5.09″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 19N (approx.)
Elevation88.30 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
BER — NGS OC2357 — South Berwick, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S BERWICK ACAD LARGE STONE CUP — NGS OC2356 — South Berwick, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 157 — NGS OC0339 — South Berwick, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
J 157 — NGS OC0341 — South Berwick, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
102 — NGS OC0337 — South Berwick, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
G 157 — NGS OC0335 — South Berwick, US
1.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is POWDER — NGS OC2372 — South Berwick, US?

POWDER — NGS OC2372 — South Berwick, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #637673 and sits at an elevation of 88.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of POWDER — NGS OC2372 — South Berwick, US?

The position of POWDER — NGS OC2372 — South Berwick, US in WGS84 is 43.233958°, -70.801413° (decimal), or 43° 14′ 2.25″ N, 70° 48′ 5.09″ 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.