30188 — NGS TU1679 — Waipahu, US

USNGStrigunknown#669
Latitude
21.314586°
Longitude
-157.998739°
Ellipsoidal h
17.52 m
Ortho h
1.70 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of precisely positioned control points that form the backbone of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located near Waipahu on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, at coordinates 21.31459° N, 157.99874° W, this trig point serves as a fundamental reference for surveying, mapping, and engineering activities throughout the region. With an ellipsoidal elevation of 17.5 meters, the point provides vertical control essential for accurate positioning work. Trigonometric stations of this type have historically supported large-scale surveys and continue to serve modern positioning needs. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable for maintaining survey accuracy, validating contemporary positioning systems, and ensuring the integrity of cadastral and infrastructure records. Professional surveyors rely on established control networks to tie local surveys to the national datum.

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30188 — NGS TU1679 — Waipahu, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #669 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 21.314586°, -157.998739°, corresponding to 21° 18′ 52.51″ N, 157° 59′ 55.46″ 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 30188 — NGS TU1679 — Waipahu, 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)21.314586, -157.998739
WGS84 (DMS)21° 18′ 52.51″ N, 157° 59′ 55.46″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 4N (approx.)
Elevation1.70 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
HO 1 — NGS TU0671 — Waipahu, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HO 2 — NGS TU0672 — Waipahu, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SOH 30 — NGS DR2093 — Waipahu, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EWA BEACH — NGS TU1650 — Kapolei, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PAPIPI 1 — NGS DR2315 — Kapolei, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
STATE SURVEY 9 7 1969 — NGS TU1651 — Kapolei, US
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 30188 — NGS TU1679 — Waipahu, US?

30188 — NGS TU1679 — Waipahu, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #669 and sits at an elevation of 1.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 30188 — NGS TU1679 — Waipahu, US?

The position of 30188 — NGS TU1679 — Waipahu, US in WGS84 is 21.314586°, -157.998739° (decimal), or 21° 18′ 52.51″ N, 157° 59′ 55.46″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 4N (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.