WELLS NECK — NGS OC2099

USNGStrigunknown#637571
Latitude
43.287898°
Longitude
-70.573007°
Ortho h
8.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundational framework for geodetic and surveying activities across the United States. Located near Wells, Maine, at coordinates 43.28790°N, 70.57301°W, this trig point serves as a precisely positioned reference station for horizontal control. Trigonometric stations of this type are typically established on elevated terrain to facilitate intervisibility with other control points, enabling surveyors and geodesists to extend accurate positional networks across regions. Such monuments remain valuable components of geodetic infrastructure, supporting land surveys, mapping initiatives, and engineering projects. Verification and documentation of these reference points ensures the integrity and reliability of the national spatial reference system. Professional surveyors and geodesists depend on such established control points for accurate work in Maine and surrounding areas.

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WELLS NECK — NGS OC2099 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #637571 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 8.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.287898°, -70.573007°, corresponding to 43° 17′ 16.43″ N, 70° 34′ 22.83″ 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 WELLS NECK — NGS OC2099 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)43.287898, -70.573007
WGS84 (DMS)43° 17′ 16.43″ N, 70° 34′ 22.83″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 19N (approx.)
Elevation8.00 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
WELLSTOWN — NGS OC2100
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BUTLANDS HOUSE MIDDLE CHIMNEY — NGS OC2098 — Wells, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MOODY PT 153 RM 1 — NGS OC0455 — Wells, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MOODY PT 153 — NGS OC0454 — Wells, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MOODY POINT FCT — NGS OC2102 — Wells, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MOODY PT 153 RM 2 — NGS OC0456 — Wells, US
0.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is WELLS NECK — NGS OC2099?

WELLS NECK — NGS OC2099 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #637571 and sits at an elevation of 8.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of WELLS NECK — NGS OC2099?

The position of WELLS NECK — NGS OC2099 in WGS84 is 43.287898°, -70.573007° (decimal), or 43° 17′ 16.43″ N, 70° 34′ 22.83″ 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.