Z 162 — NGS OC0376 — Kennebunk, US

USNGStrigunknown#637494
Latitude
43.363611°
Longitude
-70.557778°
Ortho h
13.09 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the horizontal geodetic framework for the United States. Located near Kennebunk, Maine, at coordinates 43.36361° N, 70.55778° W, this trig point serves as a reference for surveying, mapping, and spatial positioning activities across the region. Trig stations of this type were historically established to provide accurate horizontal control through triangulation networks. Such points remain valuable for verifying modern survey work, validating GPS observations, and maintaining consistency within regional survey projects. The availability of well-documented benchmark locations enables surveyors and engineers to establish local control networks with confidence in spatial accuracy. Documentation and periodic verification of NGS control points ensure their continued utility for surveying professionals relying on established geodetic infrastructure.

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Z 162 — NGS OC0376 — Kennebunk, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #637494 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 13.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.363611°, -70.557778°, corresponding to 43° 21′ 49.00″ N, 70° 33′ 28.00″ 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 Z 162 — NGS OC0376 — 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)43.363611, -70.557778
WGS84 (DMS)43° 21′ 49.00″ N, 70° 33′ 28.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 19N (approx.)
Elevation13.09 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
E 161 — NGS OC0375 — Kennebunk, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 161 — NGS OC0377 — Kennebunk, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 5 — NGS OC0374 — Wells, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 189 MEDT — NGS OC1197 — Wells, US
2.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KENNEBUNK MUNICIPAL STANDPIPE — NGS OC2064
2.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 161 — NGS OC0373 — Wells, US
2.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is Z 162 — NGS OC0376 — Kennebunk, US?

Z 162 — NGS OC0376 — Kennebunk, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #637494 and sits at an elevation of 13.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of Z 162 — NGS OC0376 — Kennebunk, US?

The position of Z 162 — NGS OC0376 — Kennebunk, US in WGS84 is 43.363611°, -70.557778° (decimal), or 43° 21′ 49.00″ N, 70° 33′ 28.00″ 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.