HILO HAWAIIAN TELEPHONE CO TWR — NGS TU2255

USNGStrigunknown#2940
Latitude
19.732963°
Longitude
-155.010298°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which forms the foundation of the United States' horizontal and vertical control infrastructure. Located near Hilo on the Island of Hawaii, this trig point served as a reference station for large-scale surveying and mapping operations across the Hawaiian Islands. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide accurate geodetic control for subsequent surveys, including topographic mapping, property boundary determination, and engineering projects. The coordinates 19.73296°, -155.01030° define its horizontal position within the national datum. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable for maintaining geodetic accuracy, assessing historical survey quality, and supporting modern positioning technologies that rely on established reference frameworks.

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HILO HAWAIIAN TELEPHONE CO TWR — NGS TU2255 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2940 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 19.732963°, -155.010298°, corresponding to 19° 43′ 58.67″ N, 155° 0′ 37.07″ 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 HAWAIIAN TELEPHONE CO TWR — NGS TU2255 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)19.732963, -155.010298
WGS84 (DMS)19° 43′ 58.67″ N, 155° 0′ 37.07″ 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
KEAUKAHA — NGS TU2187 — Hilo, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HI 1968 — NGS TU2186 — Hilo, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LELEIWI — NGS TU2185 — Hilo, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HILO RADIO RANGE — NGS TU2188
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ITO STA C AP — NGS AA3593 — Hilo, US
2.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HILO KHLO RADIO TOWER — NGS TU2256
2.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is HILO HAWAIIAN TELEPHONE CO TWR — NGS TU2255?

HILO HAWAIIAN TELEPHONE CO TWR — NGS TU2255 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2940. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of HILO HAWAIIAN TELEPHONE CO TWR — NGS TU2255?

The position of HILO HAWAIIAN TELEPHONE CO TWR — NGS TU2255 in WGS84 is 19.732963°, -155.010298° (decimal), or 19° 43′ 58.67″ N, 155° 0′ 37.07″ 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.

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