GRAVEL — NGS UV1460 — Juneau, US

USNGStrigunknown#214839
Latitude
58.353619°
Longitude
-134.507732°
Ortho h
4.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's fundamental control network, which establishes the geometric framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Trig stations serve as monumented reference points used to control surveying operations and provide precise horizontal positioning data. Located near Juneau, Alaska, at coordinates 58.35362° N, 134.50773° W, this benchmark contributes to the geodetic infrastructure of southeastern Alaska. Such stations are typically established on prominent terrain to enable intervisibility with other control points, facilitating the propagation of precise positional data across regions. Documentation and periodic verification of these monuments remain essential to surveying practice. As reference points are subject to disturbance or loss, maintaining accurate records of existing benchmarks supports professional surveyors and engineers undertaking projects requiring reliable horizontal control. This station represents part of the systematic approach to establishing national positional consistency.

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GRAVEL — NGS UV1460 — Juneau, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #214839 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 4.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 58.353619°, -134.507732°, corresponding to 58° 21′ 13.03″ N, 134° 30′ 27.84″ 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 GRAVEL — NGS UV1460 — 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)58.353619, -134.507732
WGS84 (DMS)58° 21′ 13.03″ N, 134° 30′ 27.84″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 8N (approx.)
Elevation4.00 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
Sunny Point
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BLAST — NGS UV1453 — Juneau, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SUNNY — NGS UV1464 — Juneau, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
JUNEAU 4 — NGS UV1462
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MENDENHALL BAR CHANNEL LT 12 — NGS UV1465 — Juneau, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SIDNEY — NGS UV1454 — Juneau, US
1.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is GRAVEL — NGS UV1460 — Juneau, US?

GRAVEL — NGS UV1460 — Juneau, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #214839 and sits at an elevation of 4.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of GRAVEL — NGS UV1460 — Juneau, US?

The position of GRAVEL — NGS UV1460 — Juneau, US in WGS84 is 58.353619°, -134.507732° (decimal), or 58° 21′ 13.03″ N, 134° 30′ 27.84″ 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.