CHURCH SQUARE TOWER — NGS TU2225 — Hilo, US

USNGStrigunknown#2882
Latitude
19.722474°
Longitude
-155.088998°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's trigonometric network, which establishes the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located near Hilo on the Island of Hawaii, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal positioning and elevation control in its region. Trig stations of this type typically mark locations of strategic visibility and stability, enabling surveyors to extend accurate measurements across surrounding areas. The coordinates and network designation document this point's position within the national geodetic system. Verification and maintenance of such benchmarks remain essential for surveying professionals conducting property surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information system applications. The NGS continues to archive and provide access to benchmark data to support ongoing surveying and mapping activities throughout the nation.

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CHURCH SQUARE TOWER — NGS TU2225 — Hilo, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2882 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 19.722474°, -155.088998°, corresponding to 19° 43′ 20.91″ N, 155° 5′ 20.39″ 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 SQUARE TOWER — NGS TU2225 — 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)19.722474, -155.088998
WGS84 (DMS)19° 43′ 20.91″ N, 155° 5′ 20.39″ 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
HILO ST JOSEPHS CATH CH CROSS — NGS TU2249
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SUN DIAL PLUG — NGS TU0033 — Hilo, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 20 — NGS TU0035 — Hilo, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
8.82 — NGS TU0032 — Hilo, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
COCOANUT POINT LIGHT — NGS TU2252 — Hilo, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HILO HONGWANJI CHURCH STEEPLE — NGS TU2219
0.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is CHURCH SQUARE TOWER — NGS TU2225 — Hilo, US?

CHURCH SQUARE TOWER — NGS TU2225 — Hilo, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2882. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of CHURCH SQUARE TOWER — NGS TU2225 — Hilo, US?

The position of CHURCH SQUARE TOWER — NGS TU2225 — Hilo, US in WGS84 is 19.722474°, -155.088998° (decimal), or 19° 43′ 20.91″ N, 155° 5′ 20.39″ 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.