DEER — NGS UV1508 — Juneau, US

USNGStrigunknown#214685
Latitude
58.248232°
Longitude
-134.628545°
Ortho h
6.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station represents part of the National Geodetic Survey's foundational control network, which establishes horizontal and vertical reference frames across the United States. Trig stations such as this serve as monumented points used in classical geodetic surveys and remain valuable for verification of modern positioning methods. Located in the Juneau area of Alaska, this benchmark contributes to regional survey networks that support mapping, engineering projects, and scientific investigations. The coordinates 58.24823°N, 134.62855°W place the station in the southeastern Alaska coastal region. As a legacy control point within the NGS network, this station retains utility for surveyors and engineers verifying GNSS and other modern measurements against established geodetic infrastructure. Documentation and periodic re-observation of such points help maintain the accuracy and integrity of the national spatial reference system. Field verification and proper monumentation records ensure continued reliability for professional surveying work.

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DEER — NGS UV1508 — Juneau, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #214685 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 6.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 58.248232°, -134.628545°, corresponding to 58° 14′ 53.64″ N, 134° 37′ 42.76″ 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 — NGS UV1508 — 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, -134.628545
WGS84 (DMS)58° 14′ 53.64″ N, 134° 37′ 42.76″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 8N (approx.)
Elevation6.00 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
DEER LIGHTHOUSE — NGS UV1509 — 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 — NGS UV1508 — Juneau, US?

DEER — NGS UV1508 — Juneau, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #214685 and sits at an elevation of 6.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of DEER — NGS UV1508 — Juneau, US?

The position of DEER — NGS UV1508 — Juneau, US in WGS84 is 58.248232°, -134.628545° (decimal), or 58° 14′ 53.64″ N, 134° 37′ 42.76″ 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.