PAPALEKOKI — NGS TU2330 — Hawaiʻi County, US

USNGStrigunknown#2451
Latitude
19.874129°
Longitude
-155.482295°
Ortho h
3426.00 m
Verifications
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Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network supporting the United States' fundamental geodetic infrastructure. Located in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, this trig point serves as a control station for precise horizontal positioning and mapping operations across the islands. Triangulation stations function as established reference points for surveyors, cartographers, and engineers conducting land surveys, construction projects, and geographic analyses. Their documented coordinates provide the geometric framework necessary for accurate spatial data collection throughout the region. The importance of verifying and maintaining such benchmarks ensures continuity of the geodetic datum and supports reliable survey work in both the public and private sectors. Periodic documentation and validation of these reference points remains essential for preserving positional accuracy in surveying and mapping activities across Hawaii and contributing to broader national geodetic standards.

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PAPALEKOKI — NGS TU2330 — 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 #2451 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 3426.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 19.874129°, -155.482295°, corresponding to 19° 52′ 26.86″ N, 155° 28′ 56.26″ 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 PAPALEKOKI — NGS TU2330 — 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)19.874129, -155.482295
WGS84 (DMS)19° 52′ 26.86″ N, 155° 28′ 56.26″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 5N (approx.)
Elevation3426.00 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
KALUAMAKANI — NGS TU2331 — Hawaiʻi County, US
3.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MAUNA KEA 1892 — NGS TU2308 — Hawaiʻi County, US
5.6 km away · US
US NGS · GNSS reference point
Mauna Kea VLBI Antenna Base
5.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
51209 1977 — NGS TU2320 — Hawaiʻi County, US
5.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LURE CALIBRATION PT 1977 — NGS TU2324 — Hawaiʻi County, US
5.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MAUNA KEA U OF HAWAII OBS DOME — NGS TU2323 — Hawaiʻi County, US
5.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PAPALEKOKI — NGS TU2330 — Hawaiʻi County, US?

PAPALEKOKI — NGS TU2330 — Hawaiʻi County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2451 and sits at an elevation of 3426.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PAPALEKOKI — NGS TU2330 — Hawaiʻi County, US?

The position of PAPALEKOKI — NGS TU2330 — Hawaiʻi County, US in WGS84 is 19.874129°, -155.482295° (decimal), or 19° 52′ 26.86″ N, 155° 28′ 56.26″ 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.