WAIAKEA NEW=393 — NGS TU2220 — Hilo, US

USNGStrigunknown#2854
Latitude
19.684806°
Longitude
-155.083636°
Ortho h
119.81 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This NGS triangulation station is located on the Island of Hawaii near Hilo at coordinates 19.68481°N, 155.08364°W. As a trigonometric benchmark within the National Geodetic Survey network, this point serves as a fundamental control station for precise horizontal positioning and mapping throughout the region. Triangulation stations of this type form the backbone of the nation's geodetic infrastructure, providing accurate reference coordinates for surveyors, cartographers, and engineering projects. The station's documented location enables verification of local survey work and supports consistency across geodetic datasets. Maintenance and periodic verification of such control points remains essential to ensure the integrity of surveying networks and the accuracy of derived geographic information across Hawaii and adjacent areas.

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WAIAKEA NEW=393 — NGS TU2220 — Hilo, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2854 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 119.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 19.684806°, -155.083636°, corresponding to 19° 41′ 5.30″ N, 155° 5′ 1.09″ 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 WAIAKEA NEW=393 — NGS TU2220 — 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)19.684806, -155.083636
WGS84 (DMS)19° 41′ 5.30″ N, 155° 5′ 1.09″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 5N (approx.)
Elevation119.81 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
PAAHANA — NGS DL6334 — Hilo, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 2 — NGS TU0041 — Hilo, US
2.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOLO PUNI — NGS DL6333 — Hilo, US
2.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PANAEWA — NGS TU2245 — Hilo, US
2.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
11 C — NGS TU2244 — Hilo, US
2.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HILO COMTEC MAST — NGS TU2246
3.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is WAIAKEA NEW=393 — NGS TU2220 — Hilo, US?

WAIAKEA NEW=393 — NGS TU2220 — Hilo, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2854 and sits at an elevation of 119.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of WAIAKEA NEW=393 — NGS TU2220 — Hilo, US?

The position of WAIAKEA NEW=393 — NGS TU2220 — Hilo, US in WGS84 is 19.684806°, -155.083636° (decimal), or 19° 41′ 5.30″ N, 155° 5′ 1.09″ 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.