KAU — NGS TU2647 — Hawaiʻi County, US

USNGStrigunknown#2666
Latitude
20.063870°
Longitude
-155.393610°
Ortho h
122.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which forms the foundation of the United States' official coordinate reference system. Trigonometric stations serve as precise control points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across their respective regions. Located in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, at coordinates 20.06387°N, 155.39361°W, this benchmark contributes to geodetic control in the Hawaiian archipelago. Such points enable surveyors and engineers to establish accurate horizontal positioning for local and regional projects. The trigonometric network supports cadastral surveys, infrastructure development, and scientific applications requiring precise geospatial reference. Documentation and verification of these control points remain essential for maintaining the integrity of Hawaii's geodetic infrastructure and ensuring consistency in surveying practices across the islands.

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KAU — NGS TU2647 — 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 #2666 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 122.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 20.063870°, -155.393610°, corresponding to 20° 3′ 49.93″ N, 155° 23′ 37.00″ 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 KAU — NGS TU2647 — 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)20.063870, -155.393610
WGS84 (DMS)20° 3′ 49.93″ N, 155° 23′ 37.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 5N (approx.)
Elevation122.00 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
POHAKUHAKU — NGS TU2645 — Hawaiʻi County, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KUKUI — NGS TU2648 — Hawaiʻi County, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KUKUILAMALAMAHEE — NGS TU2649 — Hawaiʻi County, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
OPIHILALA RESET — NGS TU2644 — Hawaiʻi County, US
3.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MAHAKUOLO 3 1967 — NGS TU2650 — Hawaiʻi County, US
3.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PAAUILO STACK — NGS TU2643 — Hawaiʻi County, US
3.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is KAU — NGS TU2647 — Hawaiʻi County, US?

KAU — NGS TU2647 — Hawaiʻi County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2666 and sits at an elevation of 122.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of KAU — NGS TU2647 — Hawaiʻi County, US?

The position of KAU — NGS TU2647 — Hawaiʻi County, US in WGS84 is 20.063870°, -155.393610° (decimal), or 20° 3′ 49.93″ N, 155° 23′ 37.00″ 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.