KUHIO BAY RANGE REAR LIGHT — NGS TU2253 — Hilo, US

USNGStrigunknown#3026
Latitude
19.731961°
Longitude
-155.049308°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This is a triangulation station within the National Geodetic Survey network, which maintains the fundamental geodetic control infrastructure for the United States. Triangulation stations serve as monumented reference points established to provide horizontal control for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across regions. Located near Hilo on the Island of Hawaii, this benchmark contributes to the integrated control network serving the Hawaiian Islands. The station's coordinates are referenced to the national datum and represent a fixed reference point for surveyors and engineers undertaking projects in the region. Verification and documentation of such control points remain essential for maintaining the integrity and reliability of the national geodetic framework. Regular assessment of these monuments ensures their continued utility for professional surveying work and validates their positional accuracy within the larger network system.

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KUHIO BAY RANGE REAR LIGHT — NGS TU2253 — Hilo, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3026 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 19.731961°, -155.049308°, corresponding to 19° 43′ 55.06″ N, 155° 2′ 57.51″ 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 KUHIO BAY RANGE REAR LIGHT — NGS TU2253 — 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)19.731961, -155.049308
WGS84 (DMS)19° 43′ 55.06″ N, 155° 2′ 57.51″ 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
KUHIO BAY RANGE FRONT LIGHT — NGS TU2254 — Hilo, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HILO BULK SUGAR BINS W LIGHT — NGS TU2197
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KUHIO BAY RANGE FRONT LT — NGS TU2267 — Hilo, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 2=TIDAL BM — NGS TU0016 — Hilo, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PIER 1=TIDAL BM — NGS TU0015 — Hilo, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 2=TIDAL BM — NGS TU0018 — Hilo, US
0.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is KUHIO BAY RANGE REAR LIGHT — NGS TU2253 — Hilo, US?

KUHIO BAY RANGE REAR LIGHT — NGS TU2253 — Hilo, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3026. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of KUHIO BAY RANGE REAR LIGHT — NGS TU2253 — Hilo, US?

The position of KUHIO BAY RANGE REAR LIGHT — NGS TU2253 — Hilo, US in WGS84 is 19.731961°, -155.049308° (decimal), or 19° 43′ 55.06″ N, 155° 2′ 57.51″ 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.