RUSSELL — NGS OC2073 — Kennebunk, US

USNGStrigunknown#637441
Latitude
43.429897°
Longitude
-70.561983°
Ortho h
36.80 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental geodetic control framework for the United States. Located near Kennebunk, Maine, at coordinates 43.42990° N, 70.56198° W, this trig point serves as a reference monument for surveying and mapping operations across regional and national scales. Triangulation stations historically provided the geometric foundation for precise horizontal positioning before modern satellite techniques became dominant. This point type remains valuable for verifying local survey networks, establishing baseline measurements, and validating contemporary positioning data. The mark's continued documentation supports legacy survey integration and confirms coordinate stability over time. For surveying professionals, verification and recovery of such benchmarks ensure accuracy in property boundary determinations, infrastructure projects, and geodetic quality assurance. Maintaining comprehensive records of these reference points contributes to the integrity of America's surveying infrastructure and facilitates coordination among practitioners and agencies.

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RUSSELL — NGS OC2073 — Kennebunk, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #637441 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 36.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.429897°, -70.561983°, corresponding to 43° 25′ 47.63″ N, 70° 33′ 43.14″ 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 RUSSELL — NGS OC2073 — Kennebunk, 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)43.429897, -70.561983
WGS84 (DMS)43° 25′ 47.63″ N, 70° 33′ 43.14″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 19N (approx.)
Elevation36.80 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
A 187 MEDT — NGS OC1192 — Kennebunk, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LIMERICK RM 1 — NGS OC1190 — Arundel, US
2.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LIMERICK RM 2 — NGS OC1191 — Arundel, US
2.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LIMERICK — NGS OC1189 — Arundel, US
2.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PUNKY RM 2 — NGS OC1195 — Kennebunk, US
3.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PUNKY RM 1 — NGS OC1194 — Kennebunk, US
3.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is RUSSELL — NGS OC2073 — Kennebunk, US?

RUSSELL — NGS OC2073 — Kennebunk, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #637441 and sits at an elevation of 36.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of RUSSELL — NGS OC2073 — Kennebunk, US?

The position of RUSSELL — NGS OC2073 — Kennebunk, US in WGS84 is 43.429897°, -70.561983° (decimal), or 43° 25′ 47.63″ N, 70° 33′ 43.14″ 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.