U 5 — NGS OC0223 — Arundel, US

USNGStrigunknown#637445
Latitude
43.440000°
Longitude
-70.494722°
Ortho h
36.88 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Trig stations serve as precisely positioned reference points used to support terrestrial surveys, GPS observations, and large-scale mapping projects. Located near Arundel, Maine, this benchmark contributes to regional geodetic control in coastal New England. The coordinates 43.44000° N, 70.49472° W place the station in an area supporting both maritime and terrestrial surveying activities. Verification and documentation of existing control points remains essential for maintaining the integrity of the national spatial reference system. Surveying professionals depend on such benchmarks to establish local survey networks, validate modern positioning technologies, and ensure consistency in boundary determination and infrastructure projects. Regular confirmation of monument stability and coordinate accuracy sustains the long-term utility of these reference points.

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U 5 — NGS OC0223 — Arundel, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #637445 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 36.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.440000°, -70.494722°, corresponding to 43° 26′ 24.00″ N, 70° 29′ 41.00″ 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 U 5 — NGS OC0223 — Arundel, 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)43.440000, -70.494722
WGS84 (DMS)43° 26′ 24.00″ N, 70° 29′ 41.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 19N (approx.)
Elevation36.88 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
M 161 — NGS OC0224 — Arundel, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TT 46 TDA USGS RESET 1977 — NGS OC1317 — Arundel, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 161 — NGS OC0226 — Biddeford, US
2.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 161 — NGS OC0383 — Arundel, US
2.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B19 B — NGS AB2644 — Biddeford, US
2.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BIDDE — NGS OC2775 — Biddeford, US
3.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is U 5 — NGS OC0223 — Arundel, US?

U 5 — NGS OC0223 — Arundel, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #637445 and sits at an elevation of 36.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of U 5 — NGS OC0223 — Arundel, US?

The position of U 5 — NGS OC0223 — Arundel, US in WGS84 is 43.440000°, -70.494722° (decimal), or 43° 26′ 24.00″ N, 70° 29′ 41.00″ 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.