COW 2 — NGS UV1451 — Juneau, US

USNGStrigunknown#214894
Latitude
58.296561°
Longitude
-134.431827°
Ortho h
7.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation (trig) station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's horizontal control network, which establishes the foundational coordinate framework for the United States. Located in the Juneau area of Alaska at approximately 58.30°N, 134.43°W, this point serves as a reference for mapping, surveying, and engineering projects throughout the region. Trig stations of this type are positioned to provide precise horizontal positioning data across geographic areas, enabling surveyors and engineers to accurately reference their local work to the national coordinate system. The point's position within Alaska's maritime and mountainous terrain makes it valuable for coastal and regional surveying operations. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain important for maintaining the integrity of geodetic networks and ensuring reliable positional information for both historical and ongoing surveying activities.

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COW 2 — NGS UV1451 — Juneau, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #214894 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 7.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 58.296561°, -134.431827°, corresponding to 58° 17′ 47.62″ N, 134° 25′ 54.58″ 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 COW 2 — NGS UV1451 — 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)58.296561, -134.431827
WGS84 (DMS)58° 17′ 47.62″ N, 134° 25′ 54.58″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 8N (approx.)
Elevation7.00 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
DOUGLAS BRIDGE W END RED LT — NGS UV1436 — Juneau, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DOUGLAS BRIDGE E END RED LT — NGS UV1426 — Juneau, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DOCK — NGS UV1431 — Juneau, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BRIDGE — NGS UV1432 — Juneau, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · GNSS reference point
JNU TIDAL GPS — NGS AI4908 — Juneau, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SON — NGS UV1434 — Juneau, US
0.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is COW 2 — NGS UV1451 — Juneau, US?

COW 2 — NGS UV1451 — Juneau, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #214894 and sits at an elevation of 7.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of COW 2 — NGS UV1451 — Juneau, US?

The position of COW 2 — NGS UV1451 — Juneau, US in WGS84 is 58.296561°, -134.431827° (decimal), or 58° 17′ 47.62″ N, 134° 25′ 54.58″ 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.