LAIE POINT — NGS TU0498 — Honolulu County, US

USNGStrigunknown#758
Latitude
21.648464°
Longitude
-157.914427°
Ellipsoidal h
23.16 m
Ortho h
8.89 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's control network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Trigonometric stations serve as primary reference points for surveying, mapping, and construction projects requiring precise horizontal positioning. Located in Honolulu County, Hawaii at coordinates 21.64846°N, 157.91443°W with an ellipsoidal elevation of 23.2 meters, this benchmark contributes to regional geodetic infrastructure across the Hawaiian Islands. Such control points are essential for maintaining consistent coordinate systems and ensuring accuracy in surveying operations throughout the state. Verification and documentation of existing benchmarks remain critical for surveyors and engineers relying on established reference data. Regular inspection of these monuments helps confirm their stability and continued utility for professional surveying work in Hawaii's diverse terrain.

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LAIE POINT — NGS TU0498 — Honolulu County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #758 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 8.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 21.648464°, -157.914427°, corresponding to 21° 38′ 54.47″ N, 157° 54′ 51.94″ 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 LAIE POINT — NGS TU0498 — Honolulu 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)21.648464, -157.914427
WGS84 (DMS)21° 38′ 54.47″ N, 157° 54′ 51.94″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 4N (approx.)
Elevation8.89 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
LAIE POINT RM 2 — NGS TU0497 — Honolulu County, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LAIE POINT RM 1 — NGS TU0499 — Honolulu County, US
0.0 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Lā‘ie Point
0.1 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Laniloa
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LAIE=LAIE 2 RESET — NGS TU1476 — Honolulu County, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PARK 7 4 — NGS DR2251 — Honolulu County, US
0.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is LAIE POINT — NGS TU0498 — Honolulu County, US?

LAIE POINT — NGS TU0498 — Honolulu County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #758 and sits at an elevation of 8.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of LAIE POINT — NGS TU0498 — Honolulu County, US?

The position of LAIE POINT — NGS TU0498 — Honolulu County, US in WGS84 is 21.648464°, -157.914427° (decimal), or 21° 38′ 54.47″ N, 157° 54′ 51.94″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 4N (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.