RADIO RM 2 — NGS TU0585 — Waipahu, US

USNGStrigunknown#632
Latitude
21.520508°
Longitude
-157.997353°
Ortho h
386.36 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference points that form the backbone of US geodetic infrastructure. Located near Waipahu on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, this trig point serves as a horizontal control station for surveying and mapping activities. Triangulation stations of this type have historically provided accurate positional reference data for subsequent surveys and engineering projects across their respective regions. The coordinates 21.52051°N, 157.99735°W establish its precise geographic location. Verification and documentation of such benchmark stations remain valuable for surveyors, engineers, and cartographers who depend on reliable control networks for professional work. Maintaining records of these reference points ensures continuity of spatial data accuracy and supports the integrity of surveying practice in Hawaii and across the surveying profession.

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RADIO RM 2 — NGS TU0585 — Waipahu, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #632 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 386.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 21.520508°, -157.997353°, corresponding to 21° 31′ 13.83″ N, 157° 59′ 50.47″ 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 RADIO RM 2 — NGS TU0585 — Waipahu, 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)21.520508, -157.997353
WGS84 (DMS)21° 31′ 13.83″ N, 157° 59′ 50.47″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 4N (approx.)
Elevation386.36 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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RADIO — NGS TU0586 — Waipahu, US
0.0 km away · US
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RADIO RM 1 — NGS TU0587 — Waipahu, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ANTENNA — NGS TU0993 — Waipahu, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ANTENNA HUB — NGS TU0994 — Waipahu, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RADIO AZ MK — NGS TU0584 — Waipahu, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WAHIAWA USN COMM STA TOWER — NGS TU1508 — Waipahu, US
1.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is RADIO RM 2 — NGS TU0585 — Waipahu, US?

RADIO RM 2 — NGS TU0585 — Waipahu, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #632 and sits at an elevation of 386.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of RADIO RM 2 — NGS TU0585 — Waipahu, US?

The position of RADIO RM 2 — NGS TU0585 — Waipahu, US in WGS84 is 21.520508°, -157.997353° (decimal), or 21° 31′ 13.83″ N, 157° 59′ 50.47″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 4N (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.