JUMBO — NGS UV1371 — Juneau, US

USNGStrigunknown#214885
Latitude
58.219546°
Longitude
-134.424164°
Ortho h
5.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Juneau, Alaska, this trig point serves as a horizontal control reference for regional geodetic work. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established to provide accurate positional references across the landscape. Their coordinates enable surveyors, cartographers, and engineers to conduct precise measurements and develop authoritative geographic datasets. The point's documented location at 58.21955°N, 134.42416°W facilitates verification of survey networks in southeastern Alaska. NGS maintains records of such control points to support public works, infrastructure development, and scientific research requiring accurate spatial reference. Periodic verification and documentation of existing benchmark monuments remain valuable for maintaining geodetic infrastructure integrity and ensuring continuity of control networks across generations of surveying activity.

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JUMBO — NGS UV1371 — Juneau, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #214885 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 5.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 58.219546°, -134.424164°, corresponding to 58° 13′ 10.37″ N, 134° 25′ 26.99″ 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 JUMBO — NGS UV1371 — 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)58.219546, -134.424164
WGS84 (DMS)58° 13′ 10.37″ N, 134° 25′ 26.99″ 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
DONOUGH — NGS UV1358 — Juneau, US
4.7 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Point Hilda
4.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
POINT HILDA BEACON — NGS UV1500 — Juneau, US
4.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HILDA — NGS UV1499 — Juneau, US
5.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LION — NGS UV1376 — Juneau, US
5.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BUL — NGS UV1377 — Juneau, US
6.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is JUMBO — NGS UV1371 — Juneau, US?

JUMBO — NGS UV1371 — Juneau, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #214885 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 JUMBO — NGS UV1371 — Juneau, US?

The position of JUMBO — NGS UV1371 — Juneau, US in WGS84 is 58.219546°, -134.424164° (decimal), or 58° 13′ 10.37″ N, 134° 25′ 26.99″ 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.