R 5 — NGS OC0238 — Saco, US

USNGStrigunknown#637417
Latitude
43.495833°
Longitude
-70.447500°
Ortho h
19.75 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of permanent control points that form the foundation of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located near Saco, Maine, at coordinates 43.49583°N, 70.44750°W, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal control in the region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide accurate positional data for mapping, surveying, and engineering projects across the nation. The point's continued documentation and verification remain valuable for maintaining the integrity of state and local survey networks. Surveyors and geodetic professionals rely on such established control points to ensure accuracy in contemporary positioning work. Proper maintenance and accurate record-keeping of these benchmarks support both historical continuity and modern surveying operations throughout Maine and the broader northeastern United States.

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R 5 — NGS OC0238 — Saco, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #637417 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 19.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.495833°, -70.447500°, corresponding to 43° 29′ 45.00″ N, 70° 26′ 51.00″ 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 R 5 — NGS OC0238 — Saco, 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)43.495833, -70.447500
WGS84 (DMS)43° 29′ 45.00″ N, 70° 26′ 51.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 19N (approx.)
Elevation19.75 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
BIDDEFORD PEPPERELL CO STACK — NGS OC2037
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 161 RESET — NGS OC0240 — Biddeford, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S 5 — NGS OC0237 — Biddeford, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BIDDEFORD CONG CHURCH SPIRE — NGS OC2048
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 98 — NGS OC0241 — Biddeford, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BIDDEFORD BAPTIST CHURCH SPIRE — NGS OC2047
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is R 5 — NGS OC0238 — Saco, US?

R 5 — NGS OC0238 — Saco, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #637417 and sits at an elevation of 19.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of R 5 — NGS OC0238 — Saco, US?

The position of R 5 — NGS OC0238 — Saco, US in WGS84 is 43.495833°, -70.447500° (decimal), or 43° 29′ 45.00″ N, 70° 26′ 51.00″ 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.