1 M18 — NGS FO1237 — Albuquerque, US

USNGStrigunknown#4130
Latitude
35.054458°
Longitude
-106.574260°
Ortho h
1628.70 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which provides fundamental geodetic control across the United States. Trig stations serve as precise reference points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects requiring accurate horizontal and vertical positioning. Located near Albuquerque, New Mexico, this benchmark contributes to regional control infrastructure in the southwestern United States. The coordinates 35.05446° N, 106.57426° W establish its position within the NAD83 or equivalent reference system. Verification and proper documentation of such control points remain essential for maintaining the integrity of surveying networks. Surveyors and engineers rely on these benchmarks for establishing local coordinate systems, conducting boundary surveys, and supporting large-scale infrastructure projects. Periodic reinspection and confirmation of monumentation ensure continued usability for professional surveying applications.

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1 M18 — NGS FO1237 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4130 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1628.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 35.054458°, -106.574260°, corresponding to 35° 3′ 16.05″ N, 106° 34′ 27.34″ 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 M18 — NGS FO1237 — 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)35.054458, -106.574260
WGS84 (DMS)35° 3′ 16.05″ N, 106° 34′ 27.34″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1628.70 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:

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Q 336 — NGS FO0356 — Albuquerque, US
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G 3 — NGS FO1218 — Albuquerque, US
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US NGS · triangulation station
G 2 — NGS FO1197 — Albuquerque, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ALBUQUERQUE VET HOSP N TK — NGS FO1192
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ALBUQUERQUE VET HOSP S TK — NGS FO1190
0.8 km away · US
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VETS — NGS FO1202 — Albuquerque, US
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 1 M18 — NGS FO1237 — Albuquerque, US?

1 M18 — NGS FO1237 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4130 and sits at an elevation of 1628.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 1 M18 — NGS FO1237 — Albuquerque, US?

The position of 1 M18 — NGS FO1237 — Albuquerque, US in WGS84 is 35.054458°, -106.574260° (decimal), or 35° 3′ 16.05″ N, 106° 34′ 27.34″ 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.