11 B — NGS TU2243 — Hilo, US

USNGStrigunknown#3038
Latitude
19.665747°
Longitude
-155.061819°
Ortho h
75.80 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes and maintains the foundational control points for the United States geodetic framework. Located near Hilo on the Island of Hawaii, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal positioning and survey control in the region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to create geometric networks that enable accurate mapping and surveying activities across the country. The coordinates 19.66575° N, 155.06182° W place this monument in an area of significant geodetic interest. Verification and proper documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable for surveyors, engineers, and cartographers who depend on accurate reference points for professional work. Maintaining records of these control points helps ensure the integrity of spatial data infrastructure for both public and private sector applications.

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11 B — NGS TU2243 — Hilo, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3038 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 75.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 19.665747°, -155.061819°, corresponding to 19° 39′ 56.69″ N, 155° 3′ 42.55″ 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 11 B — NGS TU2243 — Hilo, 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)19.665747, -155.061819
WGS84 (DMS)19° 39′ 56.69″ N, 155° 3′ 42.55″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 5N (approx.)
Elevation75.80 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
D 20 — NGS TU0042 — Hilo, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
11 A — NGS TU2242 — Hilo, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
11 C — NGS TU2244 — Hilo, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AWA — NGS TU2264 — Hilo, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PANAEWA — NGS TU2245 — Hilo, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 2 — NGS TU0041 — Hilo, US
1.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 11 B — NGS TU2243 — Hilo, US?

11 B — NGS TU2243 — Hilo, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3038 and sits at an elevation of 75.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 11 B — NGS TU2243 — Hilo, US?

The position of 11 B — NGS TU2243 — Hilo, US in WGS84 is 19.665747°, -155.061819° (decimal), or 19° 39′ 56.69″ N, 155° 3′ 42.55″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 5N (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.