POINT RETREAT LIGHTHOUSE — NGS UV1578 — Unorganized Borough, US

USNGStrigunknown#214621
Latitude
58.411508°
Longitude
-134.955098°
Ortho h
3.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the foundational control framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Trig stations serve as precisely positioned reference points used to support local surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. Located in Alaska's Unorganized Borough at latitude 58.41151° N and longitude 134.95510° W, this point contributes to horizontal geodetic control in a remote region where such references are particularly valuable for resource management and infrastructure development. The elevation value remains unrecorded in current documentation. Verification and maintenance of benchmarks like this ensure the continued accuracy and reliability of the national geodetic datum, which remains essential for modern surveying practices, construction, and scientific research across variable terrain.

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POINT RETREAT LIGHTHOUSE — NGS UV1578 — Unorganized Borough, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #214621 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 3.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 58.411508°, -134.955098°, corresponding to 58° 24′ 41.43″ N, 134° 57′ 18.35″ 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 RETREAT LIGHTHOUSE — NGS UV1578 — Unorganized Borough, 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)58.411508, -134.955098
WGS84 (DMS)58° 24′ 41.43″ N, 134° 57′ 18.35″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 8N (approx.)
Elevation3.00 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 RETREAT LIGHTHOUSE — NGS AI3750 — Unorganized Borough, US
0.0 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Point Retreat
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BOATHOUSE NORTH GABLE — NGS UV1566 — Unorganized Borough, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CON 2 — NGS UV1564 — Unorganized Borough, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NICK — NGS UV1571 — Juneau, US
4.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TRAP 1917 — NGS UV1576 — Juneau, US
4.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is POINT RETREAT LIGHTHOUSE — NGS UV1578 — Unorganized Borough, US?

POINT RETREAT LIGHTHOUSE — NGS UV1578 — Unorganized Borough, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #214621 and sits at an elevation of 3.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of POINT RETREAT LIGHTHOUSE — NGS UV1578 — Unorganized Borough, US?

The position of POINT RETREAT LIGHTHOUSE — NGS UV1578 — Unorganized Borough, US in WGS84 is 58.411508°, -134.955098° (decimal), or 58° 24′ 41.43″ N, 134° 57′ 18.35″ 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.