RED HILL — NGS OC2212 — Kittery, US

USNGStrigunknown#637820
Latitude
43.083303°
Longitude
-70.687595°
Ortho h
12.00 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' geodetic infrastructure. Located near Kittery, Maine, at coordinates 43.08330° north latitude and 70.68760° west longitude, this trig point serves as a horizontal control reference for surveying and mapping activities across the region. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established to provide accurate positional frameworks for large-scale surveying projects. The point's documented location and recovery status contribute to the continuity of geodetic control in the northeastern United States. Professional surveyors and engineers rely on such benchmarks for establishing local coordinate systems and validating survey work. Verification and documentation of these reference points remain important for maintaining the integrity of regional survey networks and supporting modern geospatial applications.

Verify this point

Sign in to submit a verification from the field.

Verification history (0)

No verifications yet. Be the first to check this point!
🛰️ Satellite view
ESRI World Imagery · zoom 16 (~1 m/px)
Open in Google Earth →
Satellite imagery of RED HILL — NGS OC2212 — Kittery, US, USSatellite imagery of RED HILL — NGS OC2212 — Kittery, US, USSatellite imagery of RED HILL — NGS OC2212 — Kittery, US, USSatellite imagery of RED HILL — NGS OC2212 — Kittery, US, USSatellite imagery of RED HILL — NGS OC2212 — Kittery, US, USSatellite imagery of RED HILL — NGS OC2212 — Kittery, US, USSatellite imagery of RED HILL — NGS OC2212 — Kittery, US, USSatellite imagery of RED HILL — NGS OC2212 — Kittery, US, USSatellite imagery of RED HILL — NGS OC2212 — Kittery, US, US
🗺️ Google Maps🚗 Street View🅱️ Bing Maps🌐 OpenStreetMap
Imagery © Esri · Earthstar Geographics · USGS · NASA · All providers credited

RED HILL — NGS OC2212 — Kittery, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #637820 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 12.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.083303°, -70.687595°, corresponding to 43° 4′ 59.89″ N, 70° 41′ 15.34″ 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 RED HILL — NGS OC2212 — 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)43.083303, -70.687595
WGS84 (DMS)43° 4′ 59.89″ N, 70° 41′ 15.34″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 19N (approx.)
Elevation12.00 m
Precise conversionOpen in coordinate converter →

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
PINE HILL — NGS OC2209 — Kittery, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 99 — NGS OC0495 — Kittery, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KITTERY POINT BAPTIST CHURCH — NGS OC2250
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
P 99 — NGS OC0494 — Kittery, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TIDAL 4 STA 91 — NGS OC0510 — Kittery, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TIDAL 3 STA 91 — NGS OC0509 — Kittery, US
1.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is RED HILL — NGS OC2212 — Kittery, US?

RED HILL — NGS OC2212 — Kittery, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #637820 and sits at an elevation of 12.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of RED HILL — NGS OC2212 — Kittery, US?

The position of RED HILL — NGS OC2212 — Kittery, US in WGS84 is 43.083303°, -70.687595° (decimal), or 43° 4′ 59.89″ N, 70° 41′ 15.34″ 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?

Use the satellite imagery above to see the surrounding area. You can open this location directly in Google Maps, Google Earth, Bing Maps, or OpenStreetMap using the buttons provided. Many geodetic points are accessible to the public; some are on protected or private land — check local regulations before any field visit. Always bring documentation or your credentials if you plan to use the marker for professional measurement.

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.