PUNALUU — NGS TU2431 — Hawaiʻi County, US

USNGStrigunknown#3550
Latitude
19.149878°
Longitude
-155.511009°
Ortho h
117.60 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains the foundational geometric framework for surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Located in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii at coordinates 19.14988°N, 155.51101°W, this trig point serves as a reference station for horizontal control. Triangulation stations of this type have historically been critical components of geodetic networks, positioned to facilitate observations and calculations across broad geographic areas. The station contributes to the overall accuracy of survey work, engineering projects, and cartographic applications throughout the region. Documentation and periodic verification of benchmark locations and their geometric relationships ensure the integrity of the geodetic datum and support the precision requirements of modern surveying practices. Maintaining accessible records of such control points remains essential for professional surveyors and government agencies conducting geospatial work.

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PUNALUU — NGS TU2431 — 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 #3550 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 117.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 19.149878°, -155.511009°, corresponding to 19° 8′ 59.56″ N, 155° 30′ 39.63″ 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 PUNALUU — NGS TU2431 — 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)19.149878, -155.511009
WGS84 (DMS)19° 8′ 59.56″ N, 155° 30′ 39.63″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 5N (approx.)
Elevation117.60 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
HILL PUEHU — NGS TU2432 — Hawaiʻi County, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PAHALA W BASE RM 3 — NGS TU2369 — Hawaiʻi County, US
2.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PAHALA WEST BASE — NGS TU2368 — Hawaiʻi County, US
2.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PUN — NGS TU2367 — Hawaiʻi County, US
2.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LUU — NGS TU2430 — Hawaiʻi County, US
2.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PUU ENUHE — NGS TU2434 — Hawaiʻi County, US
4.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PUNALUU — NGS TU2431 — Hawaiʻi County, US?

PUNALUU — NGS TU2431 — Hawaiʻi County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3550 and sits at an elevation of 117.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PUNALUU — NGS TU2431 — Hawaiʻi County, US?

The position of PUNALUU — NGS TU2431 — Hawaiʻi County, US in WGS84 is 19.149878°, -155.511009° (decimal), or 19° 8′ 59.56″ N, 155° 30′ 39.63″ 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.