FENCE 2 — NGS UV1449 — Juneau, US

USNGStrigunknown#214826
Latitude
58.311590°
Longitude
-134.443628°
Ortho h
3.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference points that establish the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Located near Juneau, Alaska at coordinates 58.31159°N, 134.44363°W, this trig point serves as a control station for horizontal positioning and surveying operations throughout the region. Triangulation stations of this type are established to provide accurate reference locations for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic data collection. The point's documented position enables surveyors and engineers to tie their local measurements to the national coordinate system with known accuracy. Such benchmark documentation is essential for maintaining geodetic infrastructure continuity. Periodic verification and recovery of these stations ensures their utility for contemporary surveying practices and supports the spatial data foundation upon which regional development and resource management depend. This point contributes to Alaska's integrated geodetic network.

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FENCE 2 — NGS UV1449 — Juneau, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #214826 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 3.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 58.311590°, -134.443628°, corresponding to 58° 18′ 41.72″ N, 134° 26′ 37.06″ 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 FENCE 2 — NGS UV1449 — 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)58.311590, -134.443628
WGS84 (DMS)58° 18′ 41.72″ N, 134° 26′ 37.06″ 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:

GeoNames topographic database · cape
Norway Point
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GOLD — NGS UV1440 — Juneau, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SLAB — NGS UV1452 — Juneau, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
STREAM — NGS UV1445 — Juneau, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MENDENHALL BAR CHANNEL LT 5 — NGS UV1443 — Juneau, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ROAD — NGS UV1439 — Juneau, US
1.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is FENCE 2 — NGS UV1449 — Juneau, US?

FENCE 2 — NGS UV1449 — Juneau, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #214826 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 FENCE 2 — NGS UV1449 — Juneau, US?

The position of FENCE 2 — NGS UV1449 — Juneau, US in WGS84 is 58.311590°, -134.443628° (decimal), or 58° 18′ 41.72″ N, 134° 26′ 37.06″ 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.