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

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