KAHOLO — NGS TU2640 — Hawaiʻi County, US

USNGStrigunknown#2642
Latitude
20.014157°
Longitude
-155.306290°
Ortho h
291.20 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Trig stations serve as precisely surveyed control points essential for accurate mapping, boundary demarcation, and large-scale engineering projects. Located in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, at coordinates 20.01416° N, 155.30629° W, this benchmark contributes to the spatial reference system for the Hawaiian Islands. Triangulation stations of this type were traditionally established through intervisible networks, enabling surveyors to extend precise positional control across regions. Documentation and periodic verification of such monuments remain important for maintaining the integrity of the geodetic framework. These control points support cadastral surveys, infrastructure development, and scientific applications requiring accurate geographic positioning. Surveyors and geographic information specialists rely on registered benchmarks to ensure consistency and accuracy in their work.

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KAHOLO — NGS TU2640 — 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 #2642 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 291.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 20.014157°, -155.306290°, corresponding to 20° 0′ 50.97″ N, 155° 18′ 22.64″ 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 KAHOLO — NGS TU2640 — 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)20.014157, -155.306290
WGS84 (DMS)20° 0′ 50.97″ N, 155° 18′ 22.64″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 5N (approx.)
Elevation291.20 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
OOKALA STACK — NGS TU2639 — Hawaiʻi County, US
2.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HUMUULA — NGS TU2638 — Hawaiʻi County, US
3.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KOHOLALELE RESET=1506 — NGS TU2641 — Hawaiʻi County, US
5.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BARNARD — NGS TU2294 — Hawaiʻi County, US
6.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PAAUILO STACK — NGS TU2643 — Hawaiʻi County, US
7.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
UAHANAI — NGS DM4607 — Hawaiʻi County, US
7.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is KAHOLO — NGS TU2640 — Hawaiʻi County, US?

KAHOLO — NGS TU2640 — Hawaiʻi County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2642 and sits at an elevation of 291.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of KAHOLO — NGS TU2640 — Hawaiʻi County, US?

The position of KAHOLO — NGS TU2640 — Hawaiʻi County, US in WGS84 is 20.014157°, -155.306290° (decimal), or 20° 0′ 50.97″ N, 155° 18′ 22.64″ 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.