PUU KA PELE — NGS TU2552 — Hawaiʻi County, US

USNGStrigunknown#3177
Latitude
19.767156°
Longitude
-155.635856°
Ortho h
1757.00 m
Verifications
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Last checked
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This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which establishes and maintains the official geodetic framework for the United States. Trigonometric stations serve as fundamental control points for horizontal positioning and are essential references for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects throughout their respective regions. Located in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, this benchmark contributes to the geodetic infrastructure of the Hawaiian Islands. Such control points enable surveyors and cartographers to tie local measurements to the national coordinate system with documented accuracy and reliability. Verification and proper documentation of geodetic benchmarks like this one are critical for maintaining the integrity of spatial data, supporting land surveys, infrastructure development, and scientific applications. Regular confirmation of these reference points ensures their continued utility for professional surveying work and long-term cadastral records.

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PUU KA PELE — NGS TU2552 — 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 #3177 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1757.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 19.767156°, -155.635856°, corresponding to 19° 46′ 1.76″ N, 155° 38′ 9.08″ 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 PUU KA PELE — NGS TU2552 — 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)19.767156, -155.635856
WGS84 (DMS)19° 46′ 1.76″ N, 155° 38′ 9.08″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 5N (approx.)
Elevation1757.00 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:

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AHUMOA RESET — NGS TU2550 — Hawaiʻi County, US
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KEAMUKU RESET — NGS TU2553 — Hawaiʻi County, US
12.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
OMAOKOILI — NGS TU2293 — Hawaiʻi County, US
15.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PUU KUAINIHO — NGS TU2604 — Hawaiʻi County, US
15.9 km away · US
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PEAK A POLIAHU — NGS TU2313 — Hawaiʻi County, US
17.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MAUNA KEA WAIAU LAT STA 1892 — NGS TU2310 — Hawaiʻi County, US
17.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PUU KA PELE — NGS TU2552 — Hawaiʻi County, US?

PUU KA PELE — NGS TU2552 — Hawaiʻi County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3177 and sits at an elevation of 1757.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PUU KA PELE — NGS TU2552 — Hawaiʻi County, US?

The position of PUU KA PELE — NGS TU2552 — Hawaiʻi County, US in WGS84 is 19.767156°, -155.635856° (decimal), or 19° 46′ 1.76″ N, 155° 38′ 9.08″ 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.