KALAOA CATHOLIC CHURCH SPIRE — NGS TU2591 — Hawaiʻi County, US

USNGStrigunknown#2769
Latitude
19.726610°
Longitude
-155.978189°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station represents part of the National Geodetic Survey's comprehensive network of control points established across the United States. Trigonometric stations serve as foundational references for accurate surveying, mapping, and engineering projects by providing precisely determined horizontal positions within a consistent geodetic datum. Located in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, at coordinates 19.72661°N, 155.97819°W, this benchmark contributes to the broader spatial framework supporting civil infrastructure, property surveys, and geospatial analysis throughout the Hawaiian Islands. NGS trigonometric stations are integral to establishing and maintaining the National Spatial Reference System. Verification and documentation of such control points remain valuable for surveying professionals and organizations conducting fieldwork, ensuring consistency in surveying operations, and validating modern positioning technologies. Proper maintenance of benchmark records preserves the integrity of the geodetic infrastructure for current and future applications.

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KALAOA CATHOLIC CHURCH SPIRE — NGS TU2591 — 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 #2769 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 19.726610°, -155.978189°, corresponding to 19° 43′ 35.80″ N, 155° 58′ 41.48″ 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 KALAOA CATHOLIC CHURCH SPIRE — NGS TU2591 — 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)19.726610, -155.978189
WGS84 (DMS)19° 43′ 35.80″ N, 155° 58′ 41.48″ 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
DRILL HOLE NR MOANUIAHEA 1948 — NGS TU2596 — Hawaiʻi County, US
2.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MOANUIAHEA — NGS TU2595 — Hawaiʻi County, US
2.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AKAHIPUU RESET — NGS TU2611 — Hawaiʻi County, US
2.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MOANUIAHEA 1948 RM 3 1972 — NGS TU2597 — Hawaiʻi County, US
3.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LAVA CONE — NGS TU2612 — Hawaiʻi County, US
3.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LAE NIAU 2 — NGS TU2598 — Hawaiʻi County, US
5.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is KALAOA CATHOLIC CHURCH SPIRE — NGS TU2591 — Hawaiʻi County, US?

KALAOA CATHOLIC CHURCH SPIRE — NGS TU2591 — Hawaiʻi County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2769. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of KALAOA CATHOLIC CHURCH SPIRE — NGS TU2591 — Hawaiʻi County, US?

The position of KALAOA CATHOLIC CHURCH SPIRE — NGS TU2591 — Hawaiʻi County, US in WGS84 is 19.726610°, -155.978189° (decimal), or 19° 43′ 35.80″ N, 155° 58′ 41.48″ 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.