1210=KAIWIKI NEW — NGS TU2159 — Hawaiʻi County, US

USNGStrigunknown#2918
Latitude
19.755989°
Longitude
-155.131715°
Ortho h
369.10 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of geodetic infrastructure across the United States. Trigonometric stations serve as primary reference points for precise positioning and mapping applications. Located in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii at coordinates 19.75599°N, 155.13171°W, this benchmark contributes to regional surveying and mapping efforts in the Hawaiian Islands. As a trig point within the NGS network, it provides essential positional control for surveyors, engineers, and cartographers conducting work in the area. The verification and documentation of such control points remains critical for maintaining accurate geographic information systems, boundary surveys, and infrastructure development. Proper maintenance and accessibility of these benchmarks ensure the continued utility of the national geodetic framework for both public and private surveying professionals.

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1210=KAIWIKI NEW — NGS TU2159 — Hawaiʻi County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2918 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 369.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 19.755989°, -155.131715°, corresponding to 19° 45′ 21.56″ N, 155° 7′ 54.17″ 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 1210=KAIWIKI NEW — NGS TU2159 — Hawaiʻi County, 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)19.755989, -155.131715
WGS84 (DMS)19° 45′ 21.56″ N, 155° 7′ 54.17″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 5N (approx.)
Elevation369.10 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:

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HAAHEO CHURCH — NGS TU2229 — Hawaiʻi County, US
4.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PAUKAA POINT LIGHT NEW — NGS TU2158 — Hawaiʻi County, US
4.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HILO RADIO STATION KHBC MAST — NGS TU2276
4.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MILL TALLEST OF 3 STACKS — NGS TU2227 — Hawaiʻi County, US
4.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AKOLEA — NGS DL6336 — Hilo, US
4.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PAPAIKOU SUGAR CO STACK — NGS TU2157 — Hawaiʻi County, US
5.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 1210=KAIWIKI NEW — NGS TU2159 — Hawaiʻi County, US?

1210=KAIWIKI NEW — NGS TU2159 — Hawaiʻi County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2918 and sits at an elevation of 369.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 1210=KAIWIKI NEW — NGS TU2159 — Hawaiʻi County, US?

The position of 1210=KAIWIKI NEW — NGS TU2159 — Hawaiʻi County, US in WGS84 is 19.755989°, -155.131715° (decimal), or 19° 45′ 21.56″ N, 155° 7′ 54.17″ 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.