PUU LAPALAPA RESET — NGS TU2697 — Hawaiʻi County, US

USNGStrigunknown#2577
Latitude
20.194222°
Longitude
-155.759871°
Ortho h
396.70 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which provides the fundamental reference framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Trigonometric stations serve as control points established to support precise horizontal positioning and triangulation work. Located in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, at coordinates 20.19422°N, 155.75987°W, this point contributes to the geodetic infrastructure of the Hawaiian Islands. Such monuments are essential for establishing accurate survey networks, supporting cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and mapping activities across their respective regions. Documentation and verification of existing geodetic control points remains valuable for the surveying profession. Confirming the continued stability and accessibility of these reference stations helps maintain the integrity of local and regional survey networks, ensuring reliable positional data for current and future surveying endeavors.

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PUU LAPALAPA RESET — NGS TU2697 — 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 #2577 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 396.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 20.194222°, -155.759871°, corresponding to 20° 11′ 39.20″ N, 155° 45′ 35.53″ 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 LAPALAPA RESET — NGS TU2697 — 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)20.194222, -155.759871
WGS84 (DMS)20° 11′ 39.20″ N, 155° 45′ 35.53″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 5N (approx.)
Elevation396.70 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
NIULII — NGS TU2695 — Hawaiʻi County, US
2.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MAULILI — NGS TU2699 — Hawaiʻi County, US
3.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AKOKOA — NGS TU2693 — Hawaiʻi County, US
4.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KAPAAIKI RESET — NGS TU2696 — Hawaiʻi County, US
4.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KOHALA LATITUDE STATION — NGS TU2716 — Hawaiʻi County, US
5.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KAUHOLA 2 — NGS TU2720 — Hawaiʻi County, US
5.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PUU LAPALAPA RESET — NGS TU2697 — Hawaiʻi County, US?

PUU LAPALAPA RESET — NGS TU2697 — Hawaiʻi County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2577 and sits at an elevation of 396.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PUU LAPALAPA RESET — NGS TU2697 — Hawaiʻi County, US?

The position of PUU LAPALAPA RESET — NGS TU2697 — Hawaiʻi County, US in WGS84 is 20.194222°, -155.759871° (decimal), or 20° 11′ 39.20″ N, 155° 45′ 35.53″ 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?

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Original source: this record was imported from ngs_public. Always refer to the original datasheet for the most up-to-date and authoritative data.