SIDNEY — NGS UV1454 — Juneau, US

USNGStrigunknown#214779
Latitude
58.344641°
Longitude
-134.526654°
Ortho h
4.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the foundational geodetic control for surveying, mapping, and positioning activities across the United States. Located near Juneau, Alaska at coordinates 58.34464°N, 134.52665°W, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal control in southeastern Alaska's coastal region. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established to create networks of precisely known positions, enabling accurate topographic mapping and subsequent surveying projects. The point's location within a remote, geographically complex area underscores the value of maintained geodetic control infrastructure in regions where modern positioning alternatives may be limited or require validation. Documentation and periodic verification of such benchmarks ensure the reliability of the geodetic reference framework that underpins land surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems throughout the state and region.

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SIDNEY — NGS UV1454 — Juneau, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #214779 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 4.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 58.344641°, -134.526654°, corresponding to 58° 20′ 40.71″ N, 134° 31′ 35.96″ 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 SIDNEY — NGS UV1454 — 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)58.344641, -134.526654
WGS84 (DMS)58° 20′ 40.71″ N, 134° 31′ 35.96″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 8N (approx.)
Elevation4.00 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
MENDENHALL BAR CHANNEL LT 12 — NGS UV1465 — Juneau, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MENDENHALL BAR CHANNEL LT 14 — NGS UV1459 — Juneau, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MENDENHALL BAR CHANNEL LT 15 — NGS UV1456 — Juneau, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SUNNY — NGS UV1464 — Juneau, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
JUNEAU 4 — NGS UV1462
1.1 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Sunny Point
1.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SIDNEY — NGS UV1454 — Juneau, US?

SIDNEY — NGS UV1454 — Juneau, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #214779 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 SIDNEY — NGS UV1454 — Juneau, US?

The position of SIDNEY — NGS UV1454 — Juneau, US in WGS84 is 58.344641°, -134.526654° (decimal), or 58° 20′ 40.71″ N, 134° 31′ 35.96″ 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.