POINT LENA FAA SW TOWER — NGS UV1539 — Juneau, US

USNGStrigunknown#214725
Latitude
58.388141°
Longitude
-134.761772°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which maintains the primary geodetic control infrastructure across the United States. As a trig point, this monument was established to serve as a horizontal control reference for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects throughout its region. Located near Juneau, Alaska, it provides essential positional data for the southeastern Alaska area. The coordinates 58.38814°N, 134.76177°W define its location within the North American Datum framework. Triangulation stations of this type typically mark visually prominent or strategically positioned locations that facilitated traditional surveying observations. Documentation and verification of such control points remain valuable for modern surveying professionals, as they establish continuity with historical survey work and provide reference standards for contemporary positioning systems and mapping applications in Alaska.

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POINT LENA FAA SW TOWER — NGS UV1539 — Juneau, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #214725 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 58.388141°, -134.761772°, corresponding to 58° 23′ 17.31″ N, 134° 45′ 42.38″ 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 POINT LENA FAA SW TOWER — NGS UV1539 — 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)58.388141, -134.761772
WGS84 (DMS)58° 23′ 17.31″ N, 134° 45′ 42.38″ 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:

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Frequently asked questions

What is POINT LENA FAA SW TOWER — NGS UV1539 — Juneau, US?

POINT LENA FAA SW TOWER — NGS UV1539 — Juneau, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #214725. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of POINT LENA FAA SW TOWER — NGS UV1539 — Juneau, US?

The position of POINT LENA FAA SW TOWER — NGS UV1539 — Juneau, US in WGS84 is 58.388141°, -134.761772° (decimal), or 58° 23′ 17.31″ N, 134° 45′ 42.38″ 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.