DOUG — NGS UV1438 — Juneau, US

USNGStrigunknown#214786
Latitude
58.328390°
Longitude
-134.489614°
Ortho h
3.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This geodetic control point is a triangulation station maintained within the National Geodetic Survey network, which establishes the foundational horizontal and vertical reference framework for surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Located in southeastern Alaska near Juneau, this trig station serves as a precisely positioned reference for local and regional surveying projects, including cadastral surveys, engineering works, and geographic information system development. Triangulation stations like this provide essential control points for establishing accurate spatial relationships across the landscape. The monumentation and coordinate data enable surveyors and engineers to tie their measurements to the national datum system. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks ensure the integrity of the geodetic network and support the continued accuracy of surveying practices in this region.

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DOUG — NGS UV1438 — Juneau, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #214786 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 3.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 58.328390°, -134.489614°, corresponding to 58° 19′ 42.21″ N, 134° 29′ 22.61″ 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 DOUG — NGS UV1438 — 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)58.328390, -134.489614
WGS84 (DMS)58° 19′ 42.21″ N, 134° 29′ 22.61″ 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:

US NGS · triangulation station
DOUG A — NGS UV1423 — Juneau, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MENDENHALL BAR CHANNEL LT 9 — NGS UV1428 — Juneau, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MENDENHALL BAR CHANNEL LT 10 — NGS UV1427 — Juneau, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BOB RESET — NGS UV1437 — Juneau, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SOL — NGS UV1430 — Juneau, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SALMON — NGS UV1429 — Juneau, US
0.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is DOUG — NGS UV1438 — Juneau, US?

DOUG — NGS UV1438 — Juneau, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #214786 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 DOUG — NGS UV1438 — Juneau, US?

The position of DOUG — NGS UV1438 — Juneau, US in WGS84 is 58.328390°, -134.489614° (decimal), or 58° 19′ 42.21″ N, 134° 29′ 22.61″ 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.