M 20 — NGS TU0066 — Hawaiʻi County, US

USNGStrigunknown#3402
Latitude
19.542222°
Longitude
-155.118056°
Ortho h
506.59 m
Verifications
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Last checked
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This trigonometric station is part of the NGS network that establishes the Nation's horizontal and vertical geodetic control framework. Located in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, at coordinates 19.54222° N, 155.11806° W, this trig point serves as a reference for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects throughout the region. Trigonometric stations like this are traditionally established at elevated or strategically visible locations to facilitate inter-visibility measurements and precise positional control. Such benchmarks are foundational to cadastral surveys, infrastructure development, and scientific investigations requiring accurate geographic reference. The documentation and verification of existing control points remain essential for maintaining data integrity within the geodetic network. Surveyors and GIS professionals depend on these established stations to ensure consistency and accuracy in their work. This point's inclusion in the registry preserves institutional knowledge about the nation's geodetic infrastructure in the Hawaiian islands.

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M 20 — NGS TU0066 — 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 #3402 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 506.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 19.542222°, -155.118056°, corresponding to 19° 32′ 32.00″ N, 155° 7′ 5.00″ 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 M 20 — NGS TU0066 — 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)19.542222, -155.118056
WGS84 (DMS)19° 32′ 32.00″ N, 155° 7′ 5.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 5N (approx.)
Elevation506.59 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
W 1 RESET — NGS TU0065 — Hawaiʻi County, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 20 — NGS TU0068 — Hawaiʻi County, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
VR 1 8A — NGS TU2271 — Hawaiʻi County, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
2002 — NGS TU0069 — Hawaiʻi County, US
2.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 1 — NGS TU0070 — Hawaiʻi County, US
3.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1266 — NGS TU0062 — Hawaiʻi County, US
3.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is M 20 — NGS TU0066 — Hawaiʻi County, US?

M 20 — NGS TU0066 — Hawaiʻi County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3402 and sits at an elevation of 506.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of M 20 — NGS TU0066 — Hawaiʻi County, US?

The position of M 20 — NGS TU0066 — Hawaiʻi County, US in WGS84 is 19.542222°, -155.118056° (decimal), or 19° 32′ 32.00″ N, 155° 7′ 5.00″ 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.