X 5 — NGS OC0374 — Wells, US

USNGStrigunknown#637477
Latitude
43.345833°
Longitude
-70.561389°
Ortho h
14.19 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Trig stations serve as control points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects by providing accurate horizontal positions within the national coordinate system. Located near Wells, Maine, at coordinates 43.34583°, -70.56139°, this benchmark represents a known reference point in the northeastern United States. The elevation data for this station has not been recorded in the registry. Verification and documentation of such control points remain essential for maintaining the integrity of geodetic networks and ensuring consistency across survey work. Professional surveyors rely on these established positions for calibration and validation during local and regional projects. Recording and preserving the location and condition of these reference marks supports the long-term accuracy and utility of the national geodetic infrastructure.

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X 5 — NGS OC0374 — Wells, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #637477 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 14.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.345833°, -70.561389°, corresponding to 43° 20′ 45.00″ N, 70° 33′ 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 X 5 — NGS OC0374 — 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)43.345833, -70.561389
WGS84 (DMS)43° 20′ 45.00″ N, 70° 33′ 41.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 19N (approx.)
Elevation14.19 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
D 161 — NGS OC0373 — Wells, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Y 5 RESET — NGS OC0372 — Wells, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Y 5 — NGS OC0371 — Wells, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
COLES HILL RESET — NGS OC2103 — Wells, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CLARKS HOUSE SOUTH CHIMNEY — NGS OC2084 — Wells, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 161 — NGS OC0375 — Kennebunk, US
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is X 5 — NGS OC0374 — Wells, US?

X 5 — NGS OC0374 — Wells, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #637477 and sits at an elevation of 14.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of X 5 — NGS OC0374 — Wells, US?

The position of X 5 — NGS OC0374 — Wells, US in WGS84 is 43.345833°, -70.561389° (decimal), or 43° 20′ 45.00″ N, 70° 33′ 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.