MAHUKONA LIGHT — NGS TU2746 — Hawaiʻi County, US

USNGStrigunknown#2431
Latitude
20.180337°
Longitude
-155.901485°
Ortho h
38.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic control for the United States. Located in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, the point serves as a reference monument for precise horizontal positioning. Trigonometric stations of this classification are typically established on elevated or visually prominent terrain to facilitate sight lines for surveying operations and network densification. The coordinates provided represent the station's horizontal position within the geodetic datum framework. Documentation and verification of such benchmarks remain essential for maintaining survey accuracy, supporting engineering projects, and ensuring consistency across mapped data. Surveyors and spatial professionals depend on these control points for reliable foundation data in their respective disciplines.

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MAHUKONA LIGHT — NGS TU2746 — 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 #2431 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 38.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 20.180337°, -155.901485°, corresponding to 20° 10′ 49.21″ N, 155° 54′ 5.35″ 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 MAHUKONA LIGHT — NGS TU2746 — 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)20.180337, -155.901485
WGS84 (DMS)20° 10′ 49.21″ N, 155° 54′ 5.35″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 5N (approx.)
Elevation38.00 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
MAHUKONA HARBOR SCHOOLHOUSE FS — NGS TU2743 — Hawaiʻi County, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MAHUKONA HARBOR CHURCH SPIRE — NGS TU2741 — Hawaiʻi County, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RIDGE — NGS TU2737 — Hawaiʻi County, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RAIL — NGS TU2748 — Hawaiʻi County, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CAST — NGS TU2738 — Hawaiʻi County, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
258 DATUM — NGS TU2750 — Hawaiʻi County, US
5.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is MAHUKONA LIGHT — NGS TU2746 — Hawaiʻi County, US?

MAHUKONA LIGHT — NGS TU2746 — Hawaiʻi County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2431 and sits at an elevation of 38.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of MAHUKONA LIGHT — NGS TU2746 — Hawaiʻi County, US?

The position of MAHUKONA LIGHT — NGS TU2746 — Hawaiʻi County, US in WGS84 is 20.180337°, -155.901485° (decimal), or 20° 10′ 49.21″ N, 155° 54′ 5.35″ 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.