20 K17 — NGS DS4316 — Albuquerque, US

USNGStrigunknown#4170
Latitude
35.079150°
Longitude
-106.599833°
Ortho h
1591.25 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This is a triangulation station within the National Geodetic Survey network, positioned near Albuquerque, New Mexico at coordinates 35.07915°, -106.59983°. Trig stations serve as fundamental control points for establishing accurate horizontal position data across the United States. These monuments are integral to the NGS framework, supporting cadastral surveying, mapping initiatives, and engineering projects throughout their coverage areas. The point's location in proximity to an urban center enhances its utility for regional surveying operations. Verification and proper documentation of such benchmarks remain essential for maintaining the integrity of the national geodetic network. Surveyors and geodesists rely on these established reference points to ensure consistency and accuracy in positioning work. Elevation data for this station should be obtained through the NGS database or field verification methods.

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20 K17 — NGS DS4316 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4170 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1591.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 35.079150°, -106.599833°, corresponding to 35° 4′ 44.94″ N, 106° 35′ 59.40″ 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 20 K17 — NGS DS4316 — 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)35.079150, -106.599833
WGS84 (DMS)35° 4′ 44.94″ N, 106° 35′ 59.40″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1591.25 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
C 51 — NGS FO0364 — Albuquerque, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
6 K17R — NGS DS4315 — Albuquerque, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
9 K17R — NGS DS4317 — Albuquerque, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
20 K19 — NGS DS4318 — Albuquerque, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
16 K16R — NGS DS4314 — Albuquerque, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
17 K16 — NGS DS4313 — Albuquerque, US
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 20 K17 — NGS DS4316 — Albuquerque, US?

20 K17 — NGS DS4316 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4170 and sits at an elevation of 1591.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 20 K17 — NGS DS4316 — Albuquerque, US?

The position of 20 K17 — NGS DS4316 — Albuquerque, US in WGS84 is 35.079150°, -106.599833° (decimal), or 35° 4′ 44.94″ N, 106° 35′ 59.40″ 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.