WAIAHA — NGS TU2588 — Hawaiʻi County, US

USNGStrigunknown#3150
Latitude
19.633158°
Longitude
-155.949404°
Ortho h
455.30 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental horizontal control framework for the United States. Located in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, at coordinates 19.63316° N, 155.94940° W, this trig point serves as a reference for surveying and mapping operations throughout the region. Triangulation stations of this type are monumented positions used to define the precise geometric relationship between widely separated locations. They form the backbone of cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems across the archipelago. Verification and documentation of existing NGS benchmarks remain essential for maintaining survey accuracy standards and ensuring continuity of the geodetic network. These reference points support critical infrastructure development, land administration, and scientific applications requiring reliable positional control.

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WAIAHA — NGS TU2588 — 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 #3150 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 455.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 19.633158°, -155.949404°, corresponding to 19° 37′ 59.37″ N, 155° 56′ 57.86″ 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 WAIAHA — NGS TU2588 — 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)19.633158, -155.949404
WGS84 (DMS)19° 37′ 59.37″ N, 155° 56′ 57.86″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 5N (approx.)
Elevation455.30 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
HOLUALOA STACK — NGS TU2589 — Hawaiʻi County, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOLUALOA STORE — NGS TU2577 — Hawaiʻi County, US
2.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
JUDD — NGS TU2572 — Hawaiʻi County, US
3.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KONA HILTON HOTEL SLIDE TOP — NGS TU2599 — Hawaiʻi County, US
4.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KAILUA MOKUAIKAUA CHURCH SPIRE — NGS TU2593 — Hawaiʻi County, US
4.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LAE NIAU 2 — NGS TU2598 — Hawaiʻi County, US
5.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is WAIAHA — NGS TU2588 — Hawaiʻi County, US?

WAIAHA — NGS TU2588 — Hawaiʻi County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3150 and sits at an elevation of 455.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of WAIAHA — NGS TU2588 — Hawaiʻi County, US?

The position of WAIAHA — NGS TU2588 — Hawaiʻi County, US in WGS84 is 19.633158°, -155.949404° (decimal), or 19° 37′ 59.37″ N, 155° 56′ 57.86″ 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.