X 15 — NGS TU0511 — Honolulu County, US

USNGStrigunknown#726
Latitude
21.696317°
Longitude
-157.999067°
Ortho h
4.44 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's trigonometric network, which forms a foundational component of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located in Honolulu County, Hawaii, this trig point serves as a reference marker for high-precision surveying and mapping activities across the Hawaiian Islands region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide accurate horizontal control for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and cartographic work. The coordinates 21.69632°N, 157.99907°W place this benchmark in a strategically important area for Pacific operations and local surveying efforts. Documentation and verification of such control points remain essential for maintaining the integrity of the national spatial reference framework. Surveyors and geospatial professionals rely on these established positions for accurate field measurements and coordinate transformations. Current condition assessment and recovery of benchmark locations help preserve the long-term value of the NGS network throughout Hawaii and beyond.

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X 15 — NGS TU0511 — 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 #726 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 4.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 21.696317°, -157.999067°, corresponding to 21° 41′ 46.74″ N, 157° 59′ 56.64″ 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 X 15 — NGS TU0511 — 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)21.696317, -157.999067
WGS84 (DMS)21° 41′ 46.74″ N, 157° 59′ 56.64″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 4N (approx.)
Elevation4.44 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
5 10 — NGS TU0510 — Honolulu County, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
5 10 RESET — NGS DR2259 — Honolulu County, US
0.8 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Kalaeokamanu
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 15 A — NGS DR8033 — Honolulu County, US
1.1 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Kuilima Point
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PARK 7 9 — NGS DR2256 — Honolulu County, US
1.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is X 15 — NGS TU0511 — Honolulu County, US?

X 15 — NGS TU0511 — Honolulu County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #726 and sits at an elevation of 4.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of X 15 — NGS TU0511 — Honolulu County, US?

The position of X 15 — NGS TU0511 — Honolulu County, US in WGS84 is 21.696317°, -157.999067° (decimal), or 21° 41′ 46.74″ N, 157° 59′ 56.64″ 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?

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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.