Principal meridians of Alaska
US survey lines
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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][citation needed]
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 |
