BIB RESET — NGS UV1487 — Unorganized Borough, US

USNGStrigunknown#214681
Latitude
58.275020°
Longitude
-134.729421°
Ortho h
11.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located in the Unorganized Borough of Alaska at approximately 58.27502°N, 134.72942°W, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal positioning and survey control in Southeast Alaska. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide accurate horizontal datum references across the country. Such points are essential for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and cartographic work. Their precise locations enable surveyors and geodesists to conduct accurate measurements and maintain positional consistency in subsequent surveys. Documentation and verification of these control points remain valuable for the surveying profession, ensuring data quality and enabling future reference to established geodetic positions. Regular confirmation of point existence and condition supports the continued utility of the NGS control network.

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BIB RESET — NGS UV1487 — Unorganized Borough, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #214681 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 11.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 58.275020°, -134.729421°, corresponding to 58° 16′ 30.07″ N, 134° 43′ 45.92″ 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 BIB RESET — NGS UV1487 — Unorganized Borough, 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)58.275020, -134.729421
WGS84 (DMS)58° 16′ 30.07″ N, 134° 43′ 45.92″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 8N (approx.)
Elevation11.00 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
HORSE — NGS UV1483 — Unorganized Borough, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CLEARING — NGS UV1553 — Unorganized Borough, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HAY — NGS UV1485 — Unorganized Borough, US
2.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MARE — NGS UV1515 — Unorganized Borough, US
3.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EAGLE — NGS UV1477 — Juneau, US
3.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
OUTER — NGS UV1476 — Juneau, US
3.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is BIB RESET — NGS UV1487 — Unorganized Borough, US?

BIB RESET — NGS UV1487 — Unorganized Borough, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #214681 and sits at an elevation of 11.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of BIB RESET — NGS UV1487 — Unorganized Borough, US?

The position of BIB RESET — NGS UV1487 — Unorganized Borough, US in WGS84 is 58.275020°, -134.729421° (decimal), or 58° 16′ 30.07″ N, 134° 43′ 45.92″ 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?

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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.