FRITZ — NGS UV1480 — Juneau, US

USNGStrigunknown#214720
Latitude
58.318366°
Longitude
-134.651993°
Ortho h
5.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network that comprises the foundational control points for the United States geodetic infrastructure. Trig stations serve as precisely positioned reference points established through triangulation methods, providing essential horizontal control for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across regions. Located in the vicinity of Juneau, Alaska, this benchmark contributes to geodetic coverage in a geographically significant area of the Pacific Northwest. The station's coordinates have been documented in the NGS database, establishing it as a recoverable reference for surveyors and geospatial professionals conducting work in Southeast Alaska. Verification and documentation of such control points remain valuable for maintaining the integrity of local and regional survey networks. Confirmation of the station's current condition and accessibility supports continued reliance on this reference for modern positioning work and validates the historical geodetic framework upon which contemporary surveys depend.

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FRITZ — NGS UV1480 — Juneau, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #214720 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 5.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 58.318366°, -134.651993°, corresponding to 58° 19′ 6.12″ N, 134° 39′ 7.17″ 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 FRITZ — NGS UV1480 — 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)58.318366, -134.651993
WGS84 (DMS)58° 19′ 6.12″ N, 134° 39′ 7.17″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 8N (approx.)
Elevation5.00 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
SPUHN — NGS UV1478 — Juneau, US
1.5 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Spuhn Point
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GIBBY ROCK BEACON — NGS UV1493 — Juneau, US
2.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MENDENHALL BAR CHANNEL LT 21 — NGS UV1471 — Juneau, US
2.6 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Outer Point
2.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GEORGE ROCK DAYBEACON 1959 — NGS UV1492 — Juneau, US
2.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is FRITZ — NGS UV1480 — Juneau, US?

FRITZ — NGS UV1480 — Juneau, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #214720 and sits at an elevation of 5.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of FRITZ — NGS UV1480 — Juneau, US?

The position of FRITZ — NGS UV1480 — Juneau, US in WGS84 is 58.318366°, -134.651993° (decimal), or 58° 19′ 6.12″ N, 134° 39′ 7.17″ 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.