SPUHN — NGS UV1478 — Juneau, US

USNGStrigunknown#214728
Latitude
58.330207°
Longitude
-134.665998°
Ortho h
3.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This NGS triangulation station is located in the Juneau, Alaska region at coordinates 58.33021°N, 134.66600°W. As a trig point within the National Geodetic Survey network, this station serves as a fundamental control point for regional surveying and mapping operations. Triangulation stations of this classification historically provided precise horizontal positioning data essential for establishing the geodetic framework across the United States. The station's location in southeastern Alaska reflects the NGS commitment to comprehensive national coverage, supporting both historical survey work and modern geospatial applications. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable for surveyors and mapmakers requiring reliable positional references. Periodic inspection and reoccupation of these monuments help maintain confidence in the control network's integrity and utility for professional surveying practices.

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SPUHN — NGS UV1478 — Juneau, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #214728 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 3.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 58.330207°, -134.665998°, corresponding to 58° 19′ 48.75″ N, 134° 39′ 57.59″ 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 SPUHN — NGS UV1478 — 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)58.330207, -134.665998
WGS84 (DMS)58° 19′ 48.75″ N, 134° 39′ 57.59″ 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:

GeoNames topographic database · cape
Spuhn Point
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GIBBY ROCK BEACON — NGS UV1493 — Juneau, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FRITZ — NGS UV1480 — Juneau, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GEORGE ROCK DAYBEACON 1959 — NGS UV1492 — Juneau, US
2.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GEORGE — NGS UV1479 — Juneau, US
2.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GLACIER — NGS UV1466 — Juneau, US
2.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SPUHN — NGS UV1478 — Juneau, US?

SPUHN — NGS UV1478 — Juneau, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #214728 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 SPUHN — NGS UV1478 — Juneau, US?

The position of SPUHN — NGS UV1478 — Juneau, US in WGS84 is 58.330207°, -134.665998° (decimal), or 58° 19′ 48.75″ N, 134° 39′ 57.59″ 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.