CHURCH SPIRE — NGS TU2169 — Hawaiʻi County, US

USNGStrigunknown#2605
Latitude
19.935673°
Longitude
-155.176947°
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Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the NGS geodetic network, which establishes the fundamental horizontal control framework for the United States. As a trig point, this benchmark served in the classical triangulation methodology used to create accurate positional references across the country. Located in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, at coordinates 19.93567° N, 155.17695° W, this station contributes to the spatial reference system underlying mapping, surveying, and infrastructure development throughout the Hawaiian Islands. Trig stations of this type typically occupy elevated or strategically visible locations to facilitate sight-line observations between multiple points. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable for confirming network integrity, validating modern positioning technologies like GPS, and maintaining consistency in surveying operations. These points continue to serve as reliable geodetic references for professional surveyors and geospatial practitioners.

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CHURCH SPIRE — NGS TU2169 — 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 #2605 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 19.935673°, -155.176947°, corresponding to 19° 56′ 8.42″ N, 155° 10′ 37.01″ 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 CHURCH SPIRE — NGS TU2169 — 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)19.935673, -155.176947
WGS84 (DMS)19° 56′ 8.42″ N, 155° 10′ 37.01″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 5N (approx.)
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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
HAIKU RESET — NGS TU2168 — Hawaiʻi County, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PUU OHAI — NGS TU2175 — Hawaiʻi County, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KAHUKU FLAG — NGS TU2166 — Hawaiʻi County, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
COOK RESET — NGS TU2171 — Hawaiʻi County, US
2.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TOLEDO — NGS TU2173 — Hawaiʻi County, US
2.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HONOHINA RESET — NGS TU2165 — Hawaiʻi County, US
3.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is CHURCH SPIRE — NGS TU2169 — Hawaiʻi County, US?

CHURCH SPIRE — NGS TU2169 — Hawaiʻi County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2605. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of CHURCH SPIRE — NGS TU2169 — Hawaiʻi County, US?

The position of CHURCH SPIRE — NGS TU2169 — Hawaiʻi County, US in WGS84 is 19.935673°, -155.176947° (decimal), or 19° 56′ 8.42″ N, 155° 10′ 37.01″ 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.