SHEEP — NGS UV1366 — Juneau, US

USNGStrigunknown#214857
Latitude
58.236853°
Longitude
-134.283975°
Ortho h
4.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's trigonometric network, which forms a foundational component of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located in southeastern Alaska near Juneau, this trig point serves as a precisely positioned reference for surveying and mapping activities across the region. Trig stations of this type were established to support horizontal control networks essential for accurate cartography, engineering projects, and land surveying. The coordinates provided establish its geographic location within the North American datum framework. Documentation and verification of such reference points remain valuable to the surveying profession, enabling surveyors to maintain positional accuracy in subsequent work and ensuring continuity of the control network across Alaska's challenging terrain. Proper archival of benchmark data supports both current and future geodetic projects in the area.

Verify this point

Sign in to submit a verification from the field.

Verification history (0)

No verifications yet. Be the first to check this point!
🛰️ Satellite view
ESRI World Imagery · zoom 16 (~1 m/px)
Open in Google Earth →
Satellite imagery of SHEEP — NGS UV1366 — Juneau, US, USSatellite imagery of SHEEP — NGS UV1366 — Juneau, US, USSatellite imagery of SHEEP — NGS UV1366 — Juneau, US, USSatellite imagery of SHEEP — NGS UV1366 — Juneau, US, USSatellite imagery of SHEEP — NGS UV1366 — Juneau, US, USSatellite imagery of SHEEP — NGS UV1366 — Juneau, US, USSatellite imagery of SHEEP — NGS UV1366 — Juneau, US, USSatellite imagery of SHEEP — NGS UV1366 — Juneau, US, USSatellite imagery of SHEEP — NGS UV1366 — Juneau, US, US
🗺️ Google Maps🚗 Street View🅱️ Bing Maps🌐 OpenStreetMap
Imagery © Esri · Earthstar Geographics · USGS · NASA · All providers credited

SHEEP — NGS UV1366 — Juneau, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #214857 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 4.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 58.236853°, -134.283975°, corresponding to 58° 14′ 12.67″ N, 134° 17′ 2.31″ 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 SHEEP — NGS UV1366 — 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)58.236853, -134.283975
WGS84 (DMS)58° 14′ 12.67″ N, 134° 17′ 2.31″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 8N (approx.)
Elevation4.00 m
Precise conversionOpen in coordinate converter →

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
FEN — NGS UV1367 — Juneau, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOUSE — NGS UV1363 — Juneau, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
USLM 18=PONT — NGS UV1351 — Juneau, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GABLE — NGS UV1352 — Juneau, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GASTINEAU CHANNEL N BASE — NGS UV1356 — Juneau, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DON — NGS UV1360 — Juneau, US
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SHEEP — NGS UV1366 — Juneau, US?

SHEEP — NGS UV1366 — Juneau, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #214857 and sits at an elevation of 4.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SHEEP — NGS UV1366 — Juneau, US?

The position of SHEEP — NGS UV1366 — Juneau, US in WGS84 is 58.236853°, -134.283975° (decimal), or 58° 14′ 12.67″ N, 134° 17′ 2.31″ 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?

Use the satellite imagery above to see the surrounding area. You can open this location directly in Google Maps, Google Earth, Bing Maps, or OpenStreetMap using the buttons provided. Many geodetic points are accessible to the public; some are on protected or private land — check local regulations before any field visit. Always bring documentation or your credentials if you plan to use the marker for professional measurement.

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.