B 2 — NGS TU0041 — Hilo, US

USNGStrigunknown#2803
Latitude
19.673611°
Longitude
-155.066389°
Ortho h
60.29 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which establishes the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States. Trig stations serve as precisely positioned reference points enabling surveyors to conduct accurate measurements and coordinate determinations across regions. Located in the vicinity of Hilo on the Island of Hawaii, this benchmark contributes to the geodetic infrastructure of the Hawaiian archipelago. The coordinates provided (19.67361°N, 155.06639°W) define its horizontal position within the national spatial reference system. Documentation and periodic verification of such control points remain essential for maintaining survey accuracy, supporting engineering projects, coastal mapping, and scientific applications dependent on reliable positional data. Professional surveyors and geodesists utilize these established stations as foundational references when conducting new surveys or updating existing geographic information.

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B 2 — NGS TU0041 — Hilo, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2803 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 60.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 19.673611°, -155.066389°, corresponding to 19° 40′ 25.00″ N, 155° 3′ 59.00″ 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 B 2 — NGS TU0041 — 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)19.673611, -155.066389
WGS84 (DMS)19° 40′ 25.00″ N, 155° 3′ 59.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 5N (approx.)
Elevation60.29 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
PANAEWA — NGS TU2245 — Hilo, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
11 C — NGS TU2244 — Hilo, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
11 B — NGS TU2243 — Hilo, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 20 — NGS TU0042 — Hilo, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
11 A — NGS TU2242 — Hilo, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AWA — NGS TU2264 — Hilo, US
1.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is B 2 — NGS TU0041 — Hilo, US?

B 2 — NGS TU0041 — Hilo, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2803 and sits at an elevation of 60.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of B 2 — NGS TU0041 — Hilo, US?

The position of B 2 — NGS TU0041 — Hilo, US in WGS84 is 19.673611°, -155.066389° (decimal), or 19° 40′ 25.00″ N, 155° 3′ 59.00″ 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.