A 20 — NGS TU0027 — Hilo, US

USNGStrigunknown#2835
Latitude
19.722500°
Longitude
-155.070000°
Ortho h
4.01 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Trig stations serve as primary control points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects requiring precise horizontal positioning. Located near Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii, this benchmark is situated in the Pacific region at coordinates 19.72250° N, 155.07000° W. Such points are essential for maintaining accurate spatial references across diverse terrain, from coastal areas to elevated regions. Triangulation stations function as monumented survey control, enabling surveyors and engineers to reference their work to the national coordinate system. The documented position and accessibility of this point make it valuable for verification in cadastral surveys, infrastructure development, and scientific research. Proper maintenance and periodic verification of existing geodetic monuments ensures the continued utility and reliability of the national control network.

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A 20 — NGS TU0027 — Hilo, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2835 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 4.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 19.722500°, -155.070000°, corresponding to 19° 43′ 21.00″ N, 155° 4′ 12.00″ 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 A 20 — NGS TU0027 — 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)19.722500, -155.070000
WGS84 (DMS)19° 43′ 21.00″ N, 155° 4′ 12.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 5N (approx.)
Elevation4.01 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
WAIAKEA CREEK CHAN DAYBEACON 1 — NGS TU2266 — Hilo, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
5.83 — NGS TU0030 — Hilo, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
5.79 — NGS TU0029 — Hilo, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 100 — NGS TU0025 — Hilo, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AP STA A — NGS TU0026 — Hilo, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MOKUOLA — NGS TU2209 — Hilo, US
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is A 20 — NGS TU0027 — Hilo, US?

A 20 — NGS TU0027 — Hilo, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2835 and sits at an elevation of 4.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of A 20 — NGS TU0027 — Hilo, US?

The position of A 20 — NGS TU0027 — Hilo, US in WGS84 is 19.722500°, -155.070000° (decimal), or 19° 43′ 21.00″ N, 155° 4′ 12.00″ 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.