HAWAIIAN TELEPHONE CO TOWER — NGS TU2281 — Hawaiʻi County, US

USNGStrigunknown#3296
Latitude
19.520618°
Longitude
-155.299337°
Ortho h
1683.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference points that form the foundation of the United States' horizontal control system. Located in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, this trig point serves as a precisely positioned control station for surveying and mapping operations across the Hawaiian Islands. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established to provide accurate geodetic control for large-scale mapping and spatial reference work. The station's coordinates in the Pacific Basin contribute to regional positional accuracy and support both public and private surveying activities. Documentation and verification of such control points remain important for maintaining the integrity of the geodetic datum and ensuring consistency in surveying practices. Surveyors and mapping professionals may reference this station when establishing local control networks or validating survey work in the area.

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HAWAIIAN TELEPHONE CO TOWER — NGS TU2281 — 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 #3296 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1683.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 19.520618°, -155.299337°, corresponding to 19° 31′ 14.22″ N, 155° 17′ 57.61″ 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 HAWAIIAN TELEPHONE CO TOWER — NGS TU2281 — 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)19.520618, -155.299337
WGS84 (DMS)19° 31′ 14.22″ N, 155° 17′ 57.61″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 5N (approx.)
Elevation1683.00 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
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0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KULANI — NGS TU2279 — Hawaiʻi County, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KULANI RM 1 — NGS TU2283 — Hawaiʻi County, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BASE B — NGS TU2282 — Hawaiʻi County, US
3.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 1 — NGS TU0122 — Hawaiʻi County, US
7.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 21 — NGS TU0120 — Hawaiʻi County, US
8.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is HAWAIIAN TELEPHONE CO TOWER — NGS TU2281 — Hawaiʻi County, US?

HAWAIIAN TELEPHONE CO TOWER — NGS TU2281 — Hawaiʻi County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3296 and sits at an elevation of 1683.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of HAWAIIAN TELEPHONE CO TOWER — NGS TU2281 — Hawaiʻi County, US?

The position of HAWAIIAN TELEPHONE CO TOWER — NGS TU2281 — Hawaiʻi County, US in WGS84 is 19.520618°, -155.299337° (decimal), or 19° 31′ 14.22″ N, 155° 17′ 57.61″ 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.