MENDENHALL BAR CHANNEL LT 20 — NGS UV1473 — Juneau, US

USNGStrigunknown#214736
Latitude
58.337137°
Longitude
-134.611606°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the horizontal and vertical control framework for the United States. Located near Juneau, Alaska at coordinates 58.33714°N, 134.61161°W, this trig point serves as a reference station for surveying and mapping operations throughout the region. Triangulation stations of this type were historically observed as part of the NGS's nationwide geodetic surveys and remain valuable control points for modern surveying projects, including cadastral work, infrastructure development, and geographic information systems applications. The station's position on public records enables surveyors to verify local control networks and ensures consistency across multiple surveys. Documentation and maintenance of such benchmarks support Alaska's surveying infrastructure and facilitate accurate positioning for construction, resource management, and scientific research in this remote region.

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MENDENHALL BAR CHANNEL LT 20 — NGS UV1473 — Juneau, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #214736 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 58.337137°, -134.611606°, corresponding to 58° 20′ 13.69″ N, 134° 36′ 41.78″ 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 MENDENHALL BAR CHANNEL LT 20 — NGS UV1473 — 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)58.337137, -134.611606
WGS84 (DMS)58° 20′ 13.69″ N, 134° 36′ 41.78″ 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
BEN — NGS UV1474 — Juneau, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MENDENHALL BAR CHANNEL LT 21 — NGS UV1471 — Juneau, US
0.6 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Entrance Point
0.6 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Hut Point
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GLACIER — NGS UV1466 — Juneau, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MENDENHALL BAR CHANNEL LT 19 — NGS UV1470 — Juneau, US
1.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is MENDENHALL BAR CHANNEL LT 20 — NGS UV1473 — Juneau, US?

MENDENHALL BAR CHANNEL LT 20 — NGS UV1473 — Juneau, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #214736. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of MENDENHALL BAR CHANNEL LT 20 — NGS UV1473 — Juneau, US?

The position of MENDENHALL BAR CHANNEL LT 20 — NGS UV1473 — Juneau, US in WGS84 is 58.337137°, -134.611606° (decimal), or 58° 20′ 13.69″ N, 134° 36′ 41.78″ 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.