U 15 — NGS TU0517 — Honolulu County, US

USNGStrigunknown#661
Latitude
21.676117°
Longitude
-158.037967°
Ortho h
3.87 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Trig stations serve as control points for horizontal positioning and are essential reference monuments used in surveying, mapping, and engineering projects. Located in Honolulu County, Hawaii at coordinates 21.67612°N, 158.03797°W, this point contributes to local and statewide survey control. Such monuments enable surveyors and engineers to tie their work to the national coordinate system with known accuracy. Verification and proper documentation of geodetic benchmarks ensures the integrity of surveying data across multiple projects and jurisdictions. The accessibility and condition of these reference points remain important for ongoing surveying operations in the region.

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U 15 — NGS TU0517 — Honolulu County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #661 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 3.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 21.676117°, -158.037967°, corresponding to 21° 40′ 34.02″ N, 158° 2′ 16.68″ 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 U 15 — NGS TU0517 — Honolulu 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)21.676117, -158.037967
WGS84 (DMS)21° 40′ 34.02″ N, 158° 2′ 16.68″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 4N (approx.)
Elevation3.87 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
MALU — NGS TU1502 — Honolulu County, US
0.5 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Sunset Point
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 15 — NGS TU0516 — Honolulu County, US
1.1 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Rocky
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LENA — NGS TU1503 — Honolulu County, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T 15 — NGS TU0518 — Honolulu County, US
1.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is U 15 — NGS TU0517 — Honolulu County, US?

U 15 — NGS TU0517 — Honolulu County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #661 and sits at an elevation of 3.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of U 15 — NGS TU0517 — Honolulu County, US?

The position of U 15 — NGS TU0517 — Honolulu County, US in WGS84 is 21.676117°, -158.037967° (decimal), or 21° 40′ 34.02″ N, 158° 2′ 16.68″ 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?

Use the satellite imagery above to see the surrounding area. You can open this location directly in Google Maps, Google Earth, Bing Maps, or OpenStreetMap using the buttons provided. Many geodetic points are accessible to the public; some are on protected or private land — check local regulations before any field visit. Always bring documentation or your credentials if you plan to use the marker for professional measurement.

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.