HCTC 9 — NGS DR2085 — Waipahu, US

USNGStrigunknown#495
Latitude
21.374228°
Longitude
-158.041228°
Ortho h
51.68 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which establishes the fundamental horizontal and vertical control for the United States. Trig stations serve as primary reference points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the nation. Located near Waipahu on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, this benchmark contributes to the geodetic framework for the Hawaiian Islands. The coordinates 21.37423°, -158.04123° define its precise horizontal position within the NGS database. As a trig point, it historically supported triangulation methods used to develop accurate large-scale surveys and maps. Verification and proper documentation of such control points remain valuable for surveyors and engineers undertaking projects requiring high positional accuracy. Modern users may reference this station to validate contemporary survey networks or establish local control for construction and infrastructure work.

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HCTC 9 — NGS DR2085 — Waipahu, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #495 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 51.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 21.374228°, -158.041228°, corresponding to 21° 22′ 27.22″ N, 158° 2′ 28.42″ 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 HCTC 9 — NGS DR2085 — Waipahu, 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)21.374228, -158.041228
WGS84 (DMS)21° 22′ 27.22″ N, 158° 2′ 28.42″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 4N (approx.)
Elevation51.68 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
T 13 — NGS TU0637 — Waipahu, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
UNUTS — NGS DI2798 — Waipahu, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WAIPAHU — NGS TU1620
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SOH 41 — NGS DR2103 — Waipahu, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HK 22 — NGS DI2793 — Waipahu, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SAN FRAN — NGS DI2796 — Waipahu, US
1.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is HCTC 9 — NGS DR2085 — Waipahu, US?

HCTC 9 — NGS DR2085 — Waipahu, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #495 and sits at an elevation of 51.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of HCTC 9 — NGS DR2085 — Waipahu, US?

The position of HCTC 9 — NGS DR2085 — Waipahu, US in WGS84 is 21.374228°, -158.041228° (decimal), or 21° 22′ 27.22″ N, 158° 2′ 28.42″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 4N (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.