KEOKEA 1878 — NGS TU2190 — Hilo, US

USNGStrigunknown#3003
Latitude
19.738689°
Longitude
-155.040077°
Ortho h
1.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental geodetic control for the United States. Located near Hilo on the Island of Hawaii at coordinates 19.73869°N, 155.04008°W, this trig point serves as a reference station for precise positioning and surveying activities across the region. Triangulation stations of this type provide essential horizontal control for mapping, engineering projects, and scientific applications. The point's documented geographic coordinates enable surveyors and engineers to reference their local measurements to the national geodetic datum. Verification and documentation of benchmark locations like this one remain important for maintaining the integrity of geodetic networks. Periodic confirmation of such stations ensures reliable control for contemporary surveying, construction, and GIS applications throughout Hawaii's volcanically dynamic landscape.

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KEOKEA 1878 — NGS TU2190 — Hilo, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3003 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 19.738689°, -155.040077°, corresponding to 19° 44′ 19.28″ N, 155° 2′ 24.28″ 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 KEOKEA 1878 — NGS TU2190 — Hilo, 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)19.738689, -155.040077
WGS84 (DMS)19° 44′ 19.28″ N, 155° 2′ 24.28″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 5N (approx.)
Elevation1.00 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
KEOKEA 2 — NGS TU2191 — Hilo, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HILO KHLO RADIO TOWER — NGS TU2256
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KUHIO BAY RANGE REAR LIGHT — NGS TU2253 — Hilo, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KUHIO BAY RANGE FRONT LIGHT — NGS TU2254 — Hilo, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PIER 1=TIDAL BM — NGS TU0015 — Hilo, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 2=TIDAL BM — NGS TU0016 — Hilo, US
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is KEOKEA 1878 — NGS TU2190 — Hilo, US?

KEOKEA 1878 — NGS TU2190 — Hilo, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3003 and sits at an elevation of 1.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of KEOKEA 1878 — NGS TU2190 — Hilo, US?

The position of KEOKEA 1878 — NGS TU2190 — Hilo, US in WGS84 is 19.738689°, -155.040077° (decimal), or 19° 44′ 19.28″ N, 155° 2′ 24.28″ 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.