1 M15 — NGS FO1290 — Albuquerque, US

USNGStrigunknown#4550
Latitude
35.053853°
Longitude
-106.630887°
Ortho h
1561.20 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which maintains geodetic control throughout the United States. Trig stations serve as primary horizontal control points established through classical triangulation methods, providing precise positional references for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across their respective regions. Located near Albuquerque, New Mexico, this benchmark contributes to geodetic infrastructure covering the southwestern United States. The coordinates 35.05385°, -106.63089° define its position within the national coordinate system. Such control points remain valuable for verifying modern survey measurements, establishing local survey networks, and ensuring consistency in geographic data across multiple projects and agencies. Professional surveyors and GIS specialists rely on documented benchmarks to validate positioning equipment and maintain positional accuracy standards. Regular verification and documentation of these reference points preserves their utility for current and future surveying applications.

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1 M15 — NGS FO1290 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4550 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1561.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 35.053853°, -106.630887°, corresponding to 35° 3′ 13.87″ N, 106° 37′ 51.19″ 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 1 M15 — NGS FO1290 — Albuquerque, 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)35.053853, -106.630887
WGS84 (DMS)35° 3′ 13.87″ N, 106° 37′ 51.19″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1561.20 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
G 9 A — NGS FO1692 — Albuquerque, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 225 — NGS FO0341 — Albuquerque, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AIRPORT — NGS FO1242 — Albuquerque, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KIRT — NGS FO0342 — Albuquerque, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I25 30 — NGS FO1308 — Albuquerque, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
L 16 — NGS FO1693 — Albuquerque, US
1.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 1 M15 — NGS FO1290 — Albuquerque, US?

1 M15 — NGS FO1290 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4550 and sits at an elevation of 1561.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 1 M15 — NGS FO1290 — Albuquerque, US?

The position of 1 M15 — NGS FO1290 — Albuquerque, US in WGS84 is 35.053853°, -106.630887° (decimal), or 35° 3′ 13.87″ N, 106° 37′ 51.19″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 13N (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.