STAKE 88 1949 — NGS TU2195 — Hilo, US

USNGStrigunknown#3011
Latitude
19.680158°
Longitude
-155.051315°
Ortho h
44.70 m
Verifications
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Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, the primary geodetic infrastructure supporting surveying, mapping, and positioning activities throughout the United States. Positioned near Hilo on the Island of Hawaii, this trig point serves as a control station for establishing accurate horizontal positions across the Hawaiian archipelago. Triangulation stations of this type provide fundamental reference points upon which subsequent surveys, property boundaries, and geographic information systems depend. The coordinates are referenced to the National Spatial Reference System. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain essential for maintaining the integrity of the geodetic network, ensuring consistency in surveying operations, and supporting infrastructure development. Surveyors and mapping professionals rely on these established control points to achieve positional accuracy in their work. The continued maintenance and accessibility of this station contributes to the broader goal of precise geospatial reference for both public and private surveying activities.

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STAKE 88 1949 — NGS TU2195 — Hilo, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3011 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 44.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 19.680158°, -155.051315°, corresponding to 19° 40′ 48.57″ N, 155° 3′ 4.73″ 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 STAKE 88 1949 — NGS TU2195 — Hilo, 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)19.680158, -155.051315
WGS84 (DMS)19° 40′ 48.57″ N, 155° 3′ 4.73″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 5N (approx.)
Elevation44.70 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
HILO SOUTH BASE — NGS TU2194
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PANAEWA — NGS TU2245 — Hilo, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
11 C — NGS TU2244 — Hilo, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AWA — NGS TU2264 — Hilo, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 2 — NGS TU0041 — Hilo, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 20 — NGS TU0042 — Hilo, US
1.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is STAKE 88 1949 — NGS TU2195 — Hilo, US?

STAKE 88 1949 — NGS TU2195 — Hilo, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3011 and sits at an elevation of 44.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of STAKE 88 1949 — NGS TU2195 — Hilo, US?

The position of STAKE 88 1949 — NGS TU2195 — Hilo, US in WGS84 is 19.680158°, -155.051315° (decimal), or 19° 40′ 48.57″ N, 155° 3′ 4.73″ 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.