HILDA — NGS UV1499 — Juneau, US

USNGStrigunknown#214889
Latitude
58.217895°
Longitude
-134.516309°
Ortho h
5.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of the United States' horizontal geodetic infrastructure. Trig stations like this are primary control monuments established to support surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the nation. Located near Juneau, Alaska, this benchmark provides precise horizontal position references for the southeastern Alaska region. Triangulation stations were historically observed as part of large-scale survey networks to create accurate positional frameworks before modern satellite positioning methods became standard. The documented coordinates at this location enable surveyors and geospatial professionals to tie local surveys to the national coordinate system. Verification and maintenance of such control points remain valuable for confirming datum consistency, validating modern positioning data, and supporting projects requiring reference to established geodetic networks.

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HILDA — NGS UV1499 — Juneau, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #214889 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 5.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 58.217895°, -134.516309°, corresponding to 58° 13′ 4.42″ N, 134° 30′ 58.71″ 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 HILDA — NGS UV1499 — 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)58.217895, -134.516309
WGS84 (DMS)58° 13′ 4.42″ N, 134° 30′ 58.71″ 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
POINT HILDA BEACON — NGS UV1500 — Juneau, US
0.6 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Point Hilda
0.7 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Point Young
3.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TARGET — NGS UV1497 — Juneau, US
3.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
INNER POINT BEACON — NGS UV1496 — Juneau, US
4.5 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Inner Point
4.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is HILDA — NGS UV1499 — Juneau, US?

HILDA — NGS UV1499 — Juneau, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #214889 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 HILDA — NGS UV1499 — Juneau, US?

The position of HILDA — NGS UV1499 — Juneau, US in WGS84 is 58.217895°, -134.516309° (decimal), or 58° 13′ 4.42″ N, 134° 30′ 58.71″ 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.