GIBBY ROCK BEACON — NGS UV1493 — Juneau, US

USNGStrigunknown#214715
Latitude
58.326750°
Longitude
-134.688557°
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's fundamental control network, which establishes the geometric framework for mapping and surveying across the United States. Located near Juneau, Alaska, at coordinates 58.32675°N, 134.68856°W, this trig point serves as a reference for positioning and elevation determination in the southeastern Alaska region. Triangulation stations of this type have historically provided precise horizontal control for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. The point's designation within the NGS network indicates its role in the broader geodetic datum realization. Documentation and verification of such benchmarks remain essential for surveyors and GIS professionals requiring reliable reference points. Accurate positioning of control stations in remote areas like coastal Alaska presents particular value for regional development, resource management, and maintaining consistency in spatial data infrastructure.

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GIBBY ROCK BEACON — NGS UV1493 — Juneau, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #214715 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 58.326750°, -134.688557°, corresponding to 58° 19′ 36.30″ N, 134° 41′ 18.81″ 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 GIBBY ROCK BEACON — NGS UV1493 — 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)58.326750, -134.688557
WGS84 (DMS)58° 19′ 36.30″ N, 134° 41′ 18.81″ 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
SPUHN — NGS UV1478 — Juneau, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GEORGE ROCK DAYBEACON 1959 — NGS UV1492 — Juneau, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GEORGE — NGS UV1479 — Juneau, US
1.4 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Spuhn Point
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FRITZ — NGS UV1480 — Juneau, US
2.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PORT — NGS UV1486 — Juneau, US
2.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is GIBBY ROCK BEACON — NGS UV1493 — Juneau, US?

GIBBY ROCK BEACON — NGS UV1493 — Juneau, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #214715. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of GIBBY ROCK BEACON — NGS UV1493 — Juneau, US?

The position of GIBBY ROCK BEACON — NGS UV1493 — Juneau, US in WGS84 is 58.326750°, -134.688557° (decimal), or 58° 19′ 36.30″ N, 134° 41′ 18.81″ 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.