DEER LIGHTHOUSE — NGS UV1509 — Juneau, US

USNGStrigunknown#214691
Latitude
58.248232°
Longitude
-134.628326°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental control points underlying the United States' surveying and mapping infrastructure. Located near Juneau, Alaska at coordinates 58.24823°N, 134.62833°W, this trig point serves as a reference station for horizontal control in the region. Trigonometric stations such as this are typically monumented points established to support large-scale surveying operations, cartographic work, and geospatial data collection. The Southeast Alaska location presents distinctive survey challenges due to topography and access constraints. Documentation and verification of NGS control points remain essential for surveyors, engineers, and agencies requiring accurate positional reference. Maintaining the integrity and current status of these geodetic stations ensures the reliability of subsequent surveys and mapping projects across the region.

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DEER LIGHTHOUSE — NGS UV1509 — Juneau, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #214691 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 58.248232°, -134.628326°, corresponding to 58° 14′ 53.64″ N, 134° 37′ 41.97″ 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 DEER LIGHTHOUSE — NGS UV1509 — 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)58.248232, -134.628326
WGS84 (DMS)58° 14′ 53.64″ N, 134° 37′ 41.97″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 8N (approx.)
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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
DEER — NGS UV1508 — Juneau, US
0.0 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Middle Point
0.2 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Inner Point
3.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
INNER POINT BEACON — NGS UV1496 — Juneau, US
3.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TARGET — NGS UV1497 — Juneau, US
3.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EAGLE — NGS UV1477 — Juneau, US
4.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is DEER LIGHTHOUSE — NGS UV1509 — Juneau, US?

DEER LIGHTHOUSE — NGS UV1509 — Juneau, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #214691. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of DEER LIGHTHOUSE — NGS UV1509 — Juneau, US?

The position of DEER LIGHTHOUSE — NGS UV1509 — Juneau, US in WGS84 is 58.248232°, -134.628326° (decimal), or 58° 14′ 53.64″ N, 134° 37′ 41.97″ 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.