3 K15A — NGS DS4306 — Albuquerque, US

USNGStrigunknown#4457
Latitude
35.081900°
Longitude
-106.631572°
Ortho h
1551.09 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of precisely positioned control points that form the foundation of the United States' horizontal geodetic datum. Trigonometric stations serve as primary or secondary control points for surveying and mapping operations across the country. Located near Albuquerque, New Mexico, at coordinates 35.08190° north latitude and 106.63157° west longitude, this benchmark contributes to regional geodetic infrastructure in the Rio Grande valley area. As a trig station within the NGS network, it provides a stable reference point for surveyors, engineers, and cartographers conducting precision work. The documentation and verification of such control points remains essential for maintaining the integrity of the national spatial reference system. Surveyors and GIS professionals rely on accurate benchmark records when establishing local coordinate systems and verifying their own survey measurements.

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3 K15A — NGS DS4306 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4457 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1551.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 35.081900°, -106.631572°, corresponding to 35° 4′ 54.84″ N, 106° 37′ 53.66″ 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 3 K15A — NGS DS4306 — 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)35.081900, -106.631572
WGS84 (DMS)35° 4′ 54.84″ N, 106° 37′ 53.66″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1551.09 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
2 K15A — NGS DS4307 — Albuquerque, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
4 K15A — NGS DS4305 — Albuquerque, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I25 27 — NGS FO1302 — Albuquerque, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
8 K15A — NGS DS4308 — Albuquerque, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I25 26 — NGS FO1298 — Albuquerque, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
5 K15C — NGS DS4304 — Albuquerque, US
0.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 3 K15A — NGS DS4306 — Albuquerque, US?

3 K15A — NGS DS4306 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4457 and sits at an elevation of 1551.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 3 K15A — NGS DS4306 — Albuquerque, US?

The position of 3 K15A — NGS DS4306 — Albuquerque, US in WGS84 is 35.081900°, -106.631572° (decimal), or 35° 4′ 54.84″ N, 106° 37′ 53.66″ 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.