T 157 — NGS OC0356 — Wells, US

USNGStrigunknown#637596
Latitude
43.306389°
Longitude
-70.691944°
Ortho h
63.95 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which provides the foundational control points for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Trig stations serve as precisely positioned reference points established through rigorous measurement techniques, enabling surveyors and engineers to conduct accurate fieldwork and maintain consistency in local and regional coordinate systems. Located near Wells, Maine, at coordinates 43.30639° North, 70.69194° West, this benchmark contributes to the geodetic framework for coastal and inland surveying activities in this region. The elevation data for this station has not been formally recorded in available documentation. Verification and documentation of such reference points remain valuable for surveyors requiring reliable control data for property surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. Maintaining accurate records of benchmark locations and their physical condition supports the integrity of the national surveying infrastructure.

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T 157 — NGS OC0356 — Wells, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #637596 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 64.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.306389°, -70.691944°, corresponding to 43° 18′ 23.00″ N, 70° 41′ 31.00″ 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 T 157 — NGS OC0356 — Wells, 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)43.306389, -70.691944
WGS84 (DMS)43° 18′ 23.00″ N, 70° 41′ 31.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 19N (approx.)
Elevation63.95 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
U 157 — NGS OC0357 — Wells, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 6 — NGS OC0355 — Wells, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 157 — NGS OC0354 — Wells, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 157 — NGS OC0358 — Wells, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 157 — NGS OC0353 — North Berwick, US
2.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TACKNIC — NGS OC2108 — Wells, US
3.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is T 157 — NGS OC0356 — Wells, US?

T 157 — NGS OC0356 — Wells, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #637596 and sits at an elevation of 64.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of T 157 — NGS OC0356 — Wells, US?

The position of T 157 — NGS OC0356 — Wells, US in WGS84 is 43.306389°, -70.691944° (decimal), or 43° 18′ 23.00″ N, 70° 41′ 31.00″ 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.