12 L18A — NGS DS4321 — Albuquerque, US

USNGStrigunknown#4152
Latitude
35.063839°
Longitude
-106.586522°
Ortho h
1610.42 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which establishes and maintains the horizontal control framework for the United States. Trig stations serve as fundamental reference points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across their regions. Located near Albuquerque, New Mexico at coordinates 35.06384°, -106.58652°, this benchmark contributes to the geodetic infrastructure of the Rio Grande Valley area. As a control point, it provides surveyors and engineers with an accurate positional reference for local and regional survey work. Documentation and verification of such points remain essential for maintaining the integrity of surveying networks. Professionals conducting fieldwork in this vicinity may utilize this station for establishing local control or validating survey data. The NGS network continues to serve as a critical resource for infrastructure development, boundary establishment, and scientific research throughout the United States.

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12 L18A — NGS DS4321 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4152 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1610.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 35.063839°, -106.586522°, corresponding to 35° 3′ 49.82″ N, 106° 35′ 11.48″ 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 12 L18A — NGS DS4321 — 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)35.063839, -106.586522
WGS84 (DMS)35° 3′ 49.82″ N, 106° 35′ 11.48″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1610.42 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
KIRTLAND AFB — NGS DS4322 — Albuquerque, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SAN MATEO BOS — NGS FO1246 — Albuquerque, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
G 5 — NGS FO1223 — Albuquerque, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
12 L17A — NGS DS4320 — Albuquerque, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ALBUQUERQUE VET CEN FLAG — NGS FO1201
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
G 3 — NGS FO1218 — Albuquerque, US
1.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 12 L18A — NGS DS4321 — Albuquerque, US?

12 L18A — NGS DS4321 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4152 and sits at an elevation of 1610.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 12 L18A — NGS DS4321 — Albuquerque, US?

The position of 12 L18A — NGS DS4321 — Albuquerque, US in WGS84 is 35.063839°, -106.586522° (decimal), or 35° 3′ 49.82″ N, 106° 35′ 11.48″ 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.