898 D 2 — NGS FO1281 — Albuquerque, US

USNGStrigunknown#4640
Latitude
35.106811°
Longitude
-106.700505°
Ortho h
1554.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Albuquerque, New Mexico at coordinates 35.10681° N, 106.70050° W, this trig point serves as a reference station for horizontal control. Triangulation stations like this are essential horizontal control monuments, historically observed through intervisible networks to establish accurate position data. Such points remain valuable reference marks for surveyors, engineers, and GIS professionals conducting work in the region. Verification and documentation of existing benchmark locations is critical for maintaining survey accuracy and continuity of control networks. The coordinates provided here represent the station's horizontal position within the National Spatial Reference System, supporting precise surveying operations across New Mexico and the surrounding region.

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898 D 2 — NGS FO1281 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4640 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1554.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 35.106811°, -106.700505°, corresponding to 35° 6′ 24.52″ N, 106° 42′ 1.82″ 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 898 D 2 — NGS FO1281 — 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)35.106811, -106.700505
WGS84 (DMS)35° 6′ 24.52″ N, 106° 42′ 1.82″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1554.00 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
I40 17 — NGS FO1283 — Albuquerque, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
L 424 — NGS FO0814 — Albuquerque, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I40 18 — NGS FO1273 — Albuquerque, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 424 RESET — NGS AC8347 — Albuquerque, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NM 448 3 — NGS FO1278 — Albuquerque, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
J 424 RESET — NGS AC8346 — Albuquerque, US
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 898 D 2 — NGS FO1281 — Albuquerque, US?

898 D 2 — NGS FO1281 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4640 and sits at an elevation of 1554.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 898 D 2 — NGS FO1281 — Albuquerque, US?

The position of 898 D 2 — NGS FO1281 — Albuquerque, US in WGS84 is 35.106811°, -106.700505° (decimal), or 35° 6′ 24.52″ N, 106° 42′ 1.82″ 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.