WAIMEA WEST BASE — NGS TU2682 — Hawaiʻi County, US

USNGStrigunknown#2518
Latitude
20.014308°
Longitude
-155.656185°
Ortho h
840.10 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the horizontal and vertical control framework for the United States. Trigonometric stations serve as primary reference points for surveys, mapping projects, and engineering applications requiring precise positional data. Located in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii at coordinates 20.01431°N, 155.65619°W, this benchmark contributes to regional geodetic infrastructure in the Hawaiian Islands. Trig stations of this classification typically supported cadastral surveys, topographic mapping, and construction projects throughout their operational history. Documentation and verification of such control points remain essential for surveying professionals, particularly when establishing project datums or validating modern GPS-based surveys against legacy horizontal control networks. Maintaining accurate records of existing benchmarks supports continuity in surveying practice and enables quality assurance in spatial data development across both public and private sectors.

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WAIMEA WEST BASE — NGS TU2682 — 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 #2518 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 840.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 20.014308°, -155.656185°, corresponding to 20° 0′ 51.51″ N, 155° 39′ 22.27″ 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 WAIMEA WEST BASE — NGS TU2682 — 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)20.014308, -155.656185
WGS84 (DMS)20° 0′ 51.51″ N, 155° 39′ 22.27″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 5N (approx.)
Elevation840.10 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
MUE AP STA A — NGS AA3598 — Hawaiʻi County, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HAWAII WEST BASE — NGS TU2683 — Hawaiʻi County, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MUER — NGS AA3599 — Hawaiʻi County, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PUUKI — NGS TU2684 — Hawaiʻi County, US
2.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MUE AP STA B — NGS AA3597 — Hawaiʻi County, US
2.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PARKER RANCH TANK A — NGS TU2557 — Hawaiʻi County, US
3.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is WAIMEA WEST BASE — NGS TU2682 — Hawaiʻi County, US?

WAIMEA WEST BASE — NGS TU2682 — Hawaiʻi County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2518 and sits at an elevation of 840.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of WAIMEA WEST BASE — NGS TU2682 — Hawaiʻi County, US?

The position of WAIMEA WEST BASE — NGS TU2682 — Hawaiʻi County, US in WGS84 is 20.014308°, -155.656185° (decimal), or 20° 0′ 51.51″ N, 155° 39′ 22.27″ 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.