JNU AP 1962 STA A — NGS AA1886 — Juneau, US

USNGStrigunknown#214756
Latitude
58.358327°
Longitude
-134.597357°
Ellipsoidal h
9.45 m
Ortho h
5.50 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's control network, which establishes and maintains the geometric framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located near Juneau, Alaska, at approximately 58.358°N, 134.597°W, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal and vertical positioning in southeastern Alaska. The ellipsoidal elevation of 9.4 meters contributes to the three-dimensional geodetic datum. Trig stations of this classification provide essential control points for surveyors, mapmakers, and engineers undertaking projects requiring precise geographic referencing. Documentation and periodic verification of such benchmarks ensure the integrity of the nation's geodetic infrastructure and support the accuracy of cadastral surveys, engineering works, and geographic information systems throughout the region.

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JNU AP 1962 STA A — NGS AA1886 — Juneau, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #214756 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 5.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 58.358327°, -134.597357°, corresponding to 58° 21′ 29.98″ N, 134° 35′ 50.48″ 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 JNU AP 1962 STA A — NGS AA1886 — 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)58.358327, -134.597357
WGS84 (DMS)58° 21′ 29.98″ N, 134° 35′ 50.48″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 8N (approx.)
Elevation5.50 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
JNU D — NGS AI4907 — Juneau, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AIRPORT — NGS UV1472 — Juneau, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
JUNEAU WAAS 1 CORS ARP — NGS DF4367
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
JNU C — NGS AI4906 — Juneau, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EDDIE — NGS UV1458 — Juneau, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MENDENHALL BAR CHANNEL LT 18 — NGS UV1468 — Juneau, US
1.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is JNU AP 1962 STA A — NGS AA1886 — Juneau, US?

JNU AP 1962 STA A — NGS AA1886 — Juneau, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #214756 and sits at an elevation of 5.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of JNU AP 1962 STA A — NGS AA1886 — Juneau, US?

The position of JNU AP 1962 STA A — NGS AA1886 — Juneau, US in WGS84 is 58.358327°, -134.597357° (decimal), or 58° 21′ 29.98″ N, 134° 35′ 50.48″ 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.