HILO BULK SUGAR BINS W LIGHT — NGS TU2197

USNGStrigunknown#3044
Latitude
19.729645°
Longitude
-155.052677°
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0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Located near Hilo on the Island of Hawaii, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal position control in the region. Triangulation stations of this type have historically provided essential ground control for geodetic networks, enabling accurate determination of positions for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and cartographic applications. The coordinates provided represent the horizontal position of this benchmark within the geodetic datum. Verification and documentation of such control points remain valuable for the surveying profession, as they support the integrity of local and regional survey networks. Professionals undertaking work in this area may reference this point as part of their positional framework, provided its current monumentation status and accessibility are confirmed.

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HILO BULK SUGAR BINS W LIGHT — NGS TU2197 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3044 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 19.729645°, -155.052677°, corresponding to 19° 43′ 46.72″ N, 155° 3′ 9.64″ 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 HILO BULK SUGAR BINS W LIGHT — NGS TU2197 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)19.729645, -155.052677
WGS84 (DMS)19° 43′ 46.72″ N, 155° 3′ 9.64″ 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
D 2=TIDAL BM — NGS TU0018 — Hilo, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HILO HARBOR COMMISSIONERS TANK — NGS TU2198
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
161 7760 TIDAL 5 — NGS DO8011 — Hilo, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
161 7760 A — NGS DK3430 — Hilo, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KUHIO BAY RANGE FRONT LIGHT — NGS TU2254 — Hilo, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TIDE GAGE — NGS TU0019 — Hilo, US
0.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is HILO BULK SUGAR BINS W LIGHT — NGS TU2197?

HILO BULK SUGAR BINS W LIGHT — NGS TU2197 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3044. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of HILO BULK SUGAR BINS W LIGHT — NGS TU2197?

The position of HILO BULK SUGAR BINS W LIGHT — NGS TU2197 in WGS84 is 19.729645°, -155.052677° (decimal), or 19° 43′ 46.72″ N, 155° 3′ 9.64″ 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.