LAE O HEKU — NGS TU2507 — Hawaiʻi County, US

USNGStrigunknown#3447
Latitude
19.256881°
Longitude
-155.898831°
Ortho h
15.00 m
Verifications
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Last checked
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This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the fundamental horizontal and vertical reference framework for the United States. Triangulation stations of this type serve as precise spatial reference points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across their respective regions. Located in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii at coordinates 19.25688°N, 155.89883°W, this point contributes to geodetic control in the Hawaiian Islands. NGS trig stations are typically established at elevated or otherwise strategically visible locations to facilitate sighting observations and maintain geometric strength within the control network. Documentation and verification of such benchmarks remain essential for surveying professionals conducting boundary determinations, construction layout, and geospatial analysis. Periodic inspection and recovery of these monuments ensures the integrity and accessibility of the national geodetic infrastructure upon which modern surveying practices depend.

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LAE O HEKU — NGS TU2507 — 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 #3447 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 15.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 19.256881°, -155.898831°, corresponding to 19° 15′ 24.77″ N, 155° 53′ 55.79″ 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 LAE O HEKU — NGS TU2507 — 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)19.256881, -155.898831
WGS84 (DMS)19° 15′ 24.77″ N, 155° 53′ 55.79″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 5N (approx.)
Elevation15.00 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
NAPOHAKULOLOA — NGS TU2482 — Hawaiʻi County, US
2.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AUAU 1972 — NGS TU2514 — Hawaiʻi County, US
5.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KUKU 1972 — NGS TU2512 — Hawaiʻi County, US
5.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WAIKAKUU 4 RESET — NGS TU2502 — Hawaiʻi County, US
6.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WAIKUKUU — NGS TU2500 — Hawaiʻi County, US
6.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WAIKAKUU 3 — NGS TU2509 — Hawaiʻi County, US
6.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is LAE O HEKU — NGS TU2507 — Hawaiʻi County, US?

LAE O HEKU — NGS TU2507 — Hawaiʻi County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3447 and sits at an elevation of 15.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of LAE O HEKU — NGS TU2507 — Hawaiʻi County, US?

The position of LAE O HEKU — NGS TU2507 — Hawaiʻi County, US in WGS84 is 19.256881°, -155.898831° (decimal), or 19° 15′ 24.77″ N, 155° 53′ 55.79″ 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.