Principal meridians of Alaska
The five principal meridians of Alaska are the Copper River meridian (established 1905), Fairbanks meridian (adopted 1910), Kateel River meridian (adopted 1956), Seward meridian (adopted 1911) and Umiat meridian (adopted 1956).[1]
BLM map of the meridians
Initial points
| Name | Adopted | Initial point |
|---|---|---|
| Copper River Meridian | 1905 | 61°49′04″N 145°18′37″W |
| Fairbanks Meridian | 1910 | 64°51′49.08″N 147°38′35.16″W |
| Kateel River Meridian | 1956 | 65°26′16.374″N 158°45′31.01″W |
| Seward Meridian | 1911 | 60°07′37″N 149°21′26″W |
| Umiat Meridian | 1956 | 69°23′29.654″N 152°00′04.55″W |
See also
References
- "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-04-11. Retrieved 2012-04-22.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
External links
- "Cadastral Survey [Alaska]". U.S. Bureau of Land Management. Archived from the original on 2011-12-20. Retrieved 2012-10-07.
- "Principal Meridians and Base Lines". U.S. Bureau of Land Management. Archived from the original on 2012-10-18. Retrieved 2012-10-07.
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