PORT — NGS UV1486 — Juneau, US

USNGStrigunknown#214705
Latitude
58.329604°
Longitude
-134.733650°
Ortho h
9.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This NGS triangulation station is located near Juneau, Alaska at latitude 58.32960°N, longitude 134.73365°W. As part of the National Geodetic Survey's trig network, this point serves as a precise geodetic reference for regional surveying and mapping applications throughout Southeast Alaska. Trig stations of this type were established to provide accurate horizontal and vertical control for surveying operations, cartography, and infrastructure development. The point's coordinates reference the national spatial framework, supporting boundary surveys, construction projects, and geospatial data collection in this remote coastal region. Surveying professionals can utilize this documented reference point to establish local survey networks and verify instrument calibration. The location's proximity to Juneau makes it potentially valuable for regional engineering and cadastral work. Verification and documentation of such control points remain important for maintaining the integrity and reliability of Alaska's geodetic infrastructure.

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PORT — NGS UV1486 — Juneau, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #214705 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 9.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 58.329604°, -134.733650°, corresponding to 58° 19′ 46.57″ N, 134° 44′ 1.14″ 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 PORT — NGS UV1486 — 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)58.329604, -134.733650
WGS84 (DMS)58° 19′ 46.57″ N, 134° 44′ 1.14″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 8N (approx.)
Elevation9.00 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:

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GEORGE — NGS UV1479 — Juneau, US
2.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GEORGE ROCK DAYBEACON 1959 — NGS UV1492 — Juneau, US
2.5 km away · US
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GIBBY ROCK BEACON — NGS UV1493 — Juneau, US
2.7 km away · US
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COGHLAN ROCK MAN — NGS UV1488 — Juneau, US
3.1 km away · US
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SPUHN — NGS UV1478 — Juneau, US
4.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PORT — NGS UV1486 — Juneau, US?

PORT — NGS UV1486 — Juneau, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #214705 and sits at an elevation of 9.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PORT — NGS UV1486 — Juneau, US?

The position of PORT — NGS UV1486 — Juneau, US in WGS84 is 58.329604°, -134.733650° (decimal), or 58° 19′ 46.57″ N, 134° 44′ 1.14″ 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.