KAUKU — NGS TU2160 — Hawaiʻi County, US

USNGStrigunknown#2593
Latitude
19.833158°
Longitude
-155.155647°
Ortho h
598.60 m
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Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's comprehensive network establishing the geometric foundation of the United States' official reference frame. Located in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii at coordinates 19.83316°N, 155.15565°W, this trig point serves as a control station for horizontal positioning. Such monuments enable accurate surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the archipelago. Triangulation stations like this have historically provided essential ground control for cadastral surveys, infrastructure development, and scientific investigations. The NGS network remains foundational to modern surveying practices, even as technology evolves. Verification and documentation of these marks preserve their integrity as reference points and support the continuity of Hawaii's geodetic infrastructure. Field professionals rely on accurate positioning data derived from such stations for navigation, construction, and resource management activities throughout the islands.

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KAUKU — NGS TU2160 — 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 #2593 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 598.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 19.833158°, -155.155647°, corresponding to 19° 49′ 59.37″ N, 155° 9′ 20.33″ 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 KAUKU — NGS TU2160 — 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)19.833158, -155.155647
WGS84 (DMS)19° 49′ 59.37″ N, 155° 9′ 20.33″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 5N (approx.)
Elevation598.60 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
ALALA RESET=758 — NGS TU2148 — Hawaiʻi County, US
4.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EAST OF 2 STACKS — NGS TU2134 — Hawaiʻi County, US
7.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHURCH WHITE SPIRE AND CROSS — NGS TU2153 — Hawaiʻi County, US
7.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PEPEEKEO RAD STA KIPA MAST — NGS TU2156 — Hawaiʻi County, US
7.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ALIA POINT LIGHT PEPEEKEO PT — NGS TU2149 — Hawaiʻi County, US
7.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HONOHINA RESET — NGS TU2165 — Hawaiʻi County, US
8.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is KAUKU — NGS TU2160 — Hawaiʻi County, US?

KAUKU — NGS TU2160 — Hawaiʻi County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2593 and sits at an elevation of 598.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of KAUKU — NGS TU2160 — Hawaiʻi County, US?

The position of KAUKU — NGS TU2160 — Hawaiʻi County, US in WGS84 is 19.833158°, -155.155647° (decimal), or 19° 49′ 59.37″ N, 155° 9′ 20.33″ 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.