F 2=TIDAL BM — NGS TU0016 — Hilo, US

USNGStrigunknown#2780
Latitude
19.732778°
Longitude
-155.054167°
Ortho h
2.21 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's trig network, which forms a foundational component of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located on the Island of Hawaii near Hilo, this benchmark serves as a control point for surveying and mapping activities across the region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide accurate horizontal positional references for subsequent survey work, including topographic mapping and boundary determination. The documented coordinates enable surveyors and geospatial professionals to reference this point for local and regional surveys. Verification and maintenance of such stations remains valuable for validating modern positioning techniques and ensuring consistency between historical and contemporary geodetic data. Regular documentation of these control points supports the integrity of surveying records and facilitates accurate spatial referencing for civil infrastructure projects throughout Hawaii.

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F 2=TIDAL BM — NGS TU0016 — Hilo, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2780 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 2.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 19.732778°, -155.054167°, corresponding to 19° 43′ 58.00″ N, 155° 3′ 15.00″ 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 F 2=TIDAL BM — NGS TU0016 — 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)19.732778, -155.054167
WGS84 (DMS)19° 43′ 58.00″ N, 155° 3′ 15.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 5N (approx.)
Elevation2.21 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
KUHIO BAY RANGE FRONT LT — NGS TU2267 — Hilo, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PIER 1=TIDAL BM — NGS TU0015 — Hilo, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KUHIO BAY RANGE FRONT LIGHT — NGS TU2254 — Hilo, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PLATFORM BOLLARD — NGS TU2258 — Hilo, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 2=TIDAL BM — NGS TU0018 — Hilo, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TIDE GAGE — NGS TU0019 — Hilo, US
0.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is F 2=TIDAL BM — NGS TU0016 — Hilo, US?

F 2=TIDAL BM — NGS TU0016 — Hilo, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2780 and sits at an elevation of 2.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of F 2=TIDAL BM — NGS TU0016 — Hilo, US?

The position of F 2=TIDAL BM — NGS TU0016 — Hilo, US in WGS84 is 19.732778°, -155.054167° (decimal), or 19° 43′ 58.00″ N, 155° 3′ 15.00″ 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.