BEN — NGS UV1474 — Juneau, US

USNGStrigunknown#214737
Latitude
58.335328°
Longitude
-134.603096°
Ortho h
3.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains the foundational horizontal and vertical control for geodetic work across the United States. Located near Juneau, Alaska, at coordinates 58.33533° N, 134.60310° W, this trig point serves as a reference station for surveying and mapping activities in the region. Triangulation stations of this type have historically been positioned at elevated or prominent locations to facilitate sight lines for terrestrial surveying methods. The point's proximity to Alaska's Inside Passage makes it valuable for local surveying projects, engineering work, and geographic data collection. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remains important for maintaining the accuracy and reliability of the national geodetic framework, ensuring consistency for both contemporary surveys and future reference activities.

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BEN — NGS UV1474 — Juneau, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #214737 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 3.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 58.335328°, -134.603096°, corresponding to 58° 20′ 7.18″ N, 134° 36′ 11.15″ 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 BEN — NGS UV1474 — Juneau, 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)58.335328, -134.603096
WGS84 (DMS)58° 20′ 7.18″ N, 134° 36′ 11.15″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 8N (approx.)
Elevation3.00 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:

GeoNames topographic database · cape
Hut Point
0.2 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Entrance Point
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MENDENHALL BAR CHANNEL LT 20 — NGS UV1473 — Juneau, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MENDENHALL BAR CHANNEL LT 19 — NGS UV1470 — Juneau, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MENDENHALL BAR CHANNEL LT 21 — NGS UV1471 — Juneau, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BILL — NGS UV1469 — Juneau, US
1.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is BEN — NGS UV1474 — Juneau, US?

BEN — NGS UV1474 — Juneau, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #214737 and sits at an elevation of 3.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of BEN — NGS UV1474 — Juneau, US?

The position of BEN — NGS UV1474 — Juneau, US in WGS84 is 58.335328°, -134.603096° (decimal), or 58° 20′ 7.18″ N, 134° 36′ 11.15″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 8N (approx.).

How can I reach and visit this triangulation station?

Use the satellite imagery above to see the surrounding area. You can open this location directly in Google Maps, Google Earth, Bing Maps, or OpenStreetMap using the buttons provided. Many geodetic points are accessible to the public; some are on protected or private land — check local regulations before any field visit. Always bring documentation or your credentials if you plan to use the marker for professional measurement.

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.