TIDE GAGE — NGS TU0019 — Hilo, US

USNGStrigunknown#2797
Latitude
19.730000°
Longitude
-155.055833°
Ortho h
3.27 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes and maintains the National Spatial Reference System for the United States. Trig stations serve as fundamental control points for surveying, mapping, and geodetic work across the country. Located near Hilo on the island of Hawaii, this benchmark provides critical positional reference data for the Hawaiian archipelago at coordinates 19.73000°N, 155.05583°W. Triangulation stations like this one enable surveyors and engineers to establish accurate local surveys and maintain consistency in spatial data across regions. Verification and documentation of such control points remain essential to geodetic infrastructure, ensuring the reliability of surveying activities, infrastructure development, and scientific applications. The preservation of benchmark records facilitates efficient future surveying work and supports long-term positional monitoring efforts.

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TIDE GAGE — NGS TU0019 — Hilo, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2797 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 3.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 19.730000°, -155.055833°, corresponding to 19° 43′ 48.00″ N, 155° 3′ 21.00″ 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 TIDE GAGE — NGS TU0019 — 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)19.730000, -155.055833
WGS84 (DMS)19° 43′ 48.00″ N, 155° 3′ 21.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 5N (approx.)
Elevation3.27 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
161 7760 TIDAL 5 — NGS DO8011 — Hilo, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 2=TIDAL BM — NGS TU0018 — Hilo, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HILO HARBOR COMMISSIONERS TANK — NGS TU2198
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
161 7760 A — NGS DK3430 — Hilo, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HILO BULK SUGAR BINS W LIGHT — NGS TU2197
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KUHIO BAY RANGE FRONT LT — NGS TU2267 — Hilo, US
0.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is TIDE GAGE — NGS TU0019 — Hilo, US?

TIDE GAGE — NGS TU0019 — Hilo, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2797 and sits at an elevation of 3.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of TIDE GAGE — NGS TU0019 — Hilo, US?

The position of TIDE GAGE — NGS TU0019 — Hilo, US in WGS84 is 19.730000°, -155.055833° (decimal), or 19° 43′ 48.00″ N, 155° 3′ 21.00″ 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.