EAST TANK 1948 — NGS TU2548 — Hawaiʻi County, US

USNGStrigunknown#2480
Latitude
19.981545°
Longitude
-155.564832°
Ortho h
1236.90 m
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Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Located in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, at coordinates 19.98155° N, 155.56483° W, this trig point serves as a control station for horizontal positioning and mapping activities throughout the region. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established to create survey networks through intersecting sight lines between elevated points. Such monuments provide essential reference coordinates for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and cartographic work. Verification and documentation of geodetic control points like this remain valuable for surveyors and geospatial professionals. Confirming the physical existence, condition, and precise location of benchmark monuments ensures the integrity of surveying networks and supports accurate positioning for contemporary applications including GIS development and infrastructure planning.

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EAST TANK 1948 — NGS TU2548 — 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 #2480 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1236.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 19.981545°, -155.564832°, corresponding to 19° 58′ 53.56″ N, 155° 33′ 53.39″ 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 EAST TANK 1948 — NGS TU2548 — 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)19.981545, -155.564832
WGS84 (DMS)19° 58′ 53.56″ N, 155° 33′ 53.39″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 5N (approx.)
Elevation1236.90 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
WEST TANK 1948 — NGS TU2549 — Hawaiʻi County, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PUU IO RESET=3983 — NGS TU2547 — Hawaiʻi County, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PUNOHU 1876 — NGS TU2546 — Hawaiʻi County, US
5.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WAIMEA HAWAII E BASE — NGS TU2679 — Hawaiʻi County, US
7.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOLOHOLOKU RESET=3265 — NGS TU2555 — Hawaiʻi County, US
8.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WAIMEA WEST BASE — NGS TU2682 — Hawaiʻi County, US
10.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is EAST TANK 1948 — NGS TU2548 — Hawaiʻi County, US?

EAST TANK 1948 — NGS TU2548 — Hawaiʻi County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2480 and sits at an elevation of 1236.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of EAST TANK 1948 — NGS TU2548 — Hawaiʻi County, US?

The position of EAST TANK 1948 — NGS TU2548 — Hawaiʻi County, US in WGS84 is 19.981545°, -155.564832° (decimal), or 19° 58′ 53.56″ N, 155° 33′ 53.39″ 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.