ALBUQUERQUE KIRTLAND AFB TWR — NGS FO1255

USNGStrigunknown#4722
Latitude
35.046581°
Longitude
-106.614604°
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Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic control for the United States. Located near Albuquerque, New Mexico at coordinates 35.04658° N, 106.61460° W, this trig point serves as a reference monument for surveying and mapping activities across the region. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established to create a framework of precisely positioned points that surveyors could use for accurate measurements and mapping. Modern surveyors and GIS professionals continue to reference such monuments when conducting control surveys, validating GPS observations, or establishing local coordinate systems. The documentation and verification of existing benchmarks remains valuable for maintaining survey accuracy and continuity across projects. Professionals working in the Albuquerque area should verify this point's current condition and accessibility before incorporating it into survey work.

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ALBUQUERQUE KIRTLAND AFB TWR — NGS FO1255 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4722 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 35.046581°, -106.614604°, corresponding to 35° 2′ 47.69″ N, 106° 36′ 52.57″ 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 ALBUQUERQUE KIRTLAND AFB TWR — NGS FO1255 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)35.046581, -106.614604
WGS84 (DMS)35° 2′ 47.69″ N, 106° 36′ 52.57″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
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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
ALBUQUERQUE MUN APT WIND SOCK — NGS FO1252
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KIRTLAND 2 RM 4 — NGS FO0348 — Albuquerque, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KIRTLAND 2 — NGS FO0346 — Albuquerque, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KIRTLAND 2 RM 3 — NGS FO0347 — Albuquerque, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KIRTLAND 3 — NGS FO0349 — Albuquerque, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NM BASE 1 — NGS FO1672 — Albuquerque, US
0.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is ALBUQUERQUE KIRTLAND AFB TWR — NGS FO1255?

ALBUQUERQUE KIRTLAND AFB TWR — NGS FO1255 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4722. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of ALBUQUERQUE KIRTLAND AFB TWR — NGS FO1255?

The position of ALBUQUERQUE KIRTLAND AFB TWR — NGS FO1255 in WGS84 is 35.046581°, -106.614604° (decimal), or 35° 2′ 47.69″ N, 106° 36′ 52.57″ 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.