SON — NGS UV1434 — Juneau, US

USNGStrigunknown#214892
Latitude
58.291389°
Longitude
-134.422709°
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 points for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Juneau, Alaska at coordinates 58.29139° N, 134.42271° W, this trig point serves as a precisely positioned reference for subsequent surveys and engineering projects across Southeast Alaska's complex terrain. Trigonometric stations of this type were historically observed and computed to provide horizontal control for detailed mapping efforts. The point's documented position enables surveyors to reference their local work to the national coordinate system, ensuring consistency and accuracy across multiple projects and jurisdictions. Verification and maintenance of NGS benchmarks remain important for confirming the integrity of the geodetic network and supporting modern GPS and survey operations that depend on reliable reference points.

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SON — NGS UV1434 — Juneau, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #214892 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 3.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 58.291389°, -134.422709°, corresponding to 58° 17′ 29.00″ N, 134° 25′ 21.75″ 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 SON — NGS UV1434 — 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)58.291389, -134.422709
WGS84 (DMS)58° 17′ 29.00″ N, 134° 25′ 21.75″ 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
COW 2 — NGS UV1451 — Juneau, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · GNSS reference point
JNU TIDAL GPS — NGS AI4908 — Juneau, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DOUGLAS BRIDGE W END RED LT — NGS UV1436 — Juneau, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DOCK — NGS UV1431 — Juneau, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DOUGLAS BRIDGE E END RED LT — NGS UV1426 — Juneau, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LAW — NGS UV1401 — Juneau, US
1.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SON — NGS UV1434 — Juneau, US?

SON — NGS UV1434 — Juneau, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #214892 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 SON — NGS UV1434 — Juneau, US?

The position of SON — NGS UV1434 — Juneau, US in WGS84 is 58.291389°, -134.422709° (decimal), or 58° 17′ 29.00″ N, 134° 25′ 21.75″ 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.