161 7760 A — NGS DK3430 — Hilo, US

USNGStrigunknown#3058
Latitude
19.727666°
Longitude
-155.054414°
Ellipsoidal h
23.59 m
Ortho h
5.55 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network that forms the foundation of the United States' horizontal control infrastructure. Triangulation (trig) stations serve as precisely positioned reference points established through rigorous survey methodology, enabling accurate mapping, land surveying, and engineering projects across the nation. Located near Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii at coordinates 19.72767°N, 155.05441°W, this benchmark is situated at an ellipsoidal elevation of 23.6 meters. Its position within Hawaii's geodetic network supports surveying activities and spatial data development in this remote region. Documentation and verification of such control points remain critical to maintaining the integrity of cadastral systems, infrastructure projects, and scientific research requiring precise geographic references. Regular examination of established benchmarks ensures continued reliability for professional surveying applications.

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161 7760 A — NGS DK3430 — Hilo, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3058 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 5.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 19.727666°, -155.054414°, corresponding to 19° 43′ 39.60″ N, 155° 3′ 15.89″ 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 161 7760 A — NGS DK3430 — 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)19.727666, -155.054414
WGS84 (DMS)19° 43′ 39.60″ N, 155° 3′ 15.89″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 5N (approx.)
Elevation5.55 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
HILO HARBOR COMMISSIONERS TANK — NGS TU2198
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
161 7760 TIDAL 5 — NGS DO8011 — Hilo, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 2=TIDAL BM — NGS TU0018 — Hilo, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HILO BULK SUGAR BINS W LIGHT — NGS TU2197
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TIDE GAGE — NGS TU0019 — Hilo, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KUHIO BAY RANGE FRONT LT — NGS TU2267 — Hilo, US
0.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 161 7760 A — NGS DK3430 — Hilo, US?

161 7760 A — NGS DK3430 — Hilo, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3058 and sits at an elevation of 5.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 161 7760 A — NGS DK3430 — Hilo, US?

The position of 161 7760 A — NGS DK3430 — Hilo, US in WGS84 is 19.727666°, -155.054414° (decimal), or 19° 43′ 39.60″ N, 155° 3′ 15.89″ 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.