ALBUQUERQUE MTN ST TT CO TOWER — NGS FO1420

USNGStrigunknown#4755
Latitude
35.066712°
Longitude
-106.782614°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental geodetic control for the United States. Located near Albuquerque, New Mexico at coordinates 35.06671°N, 106.78261°W, this trig point serves as a reference station for horizontal control surveys and mapping activities throughout the region. Triangulation stations of this classification provide monumented positions of known and verified accuracy, essential for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geospatial framework development. The NGS network represents decades of precise fieldwork establishing interconnected control points across the nation. Verification and documentation of existing benchmarks remain valuable to the surveying community. Recovery of these stations, confirmation of their physical condition, and validation of their coordinates against contemporary data contribute to maintaining the integrity of regional geodetic networks and support modern positioning technologies used in professional surveying practice.

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ALBUQUERQUE MTN ST TT CO TOWER — NGS FO1420 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4755 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 35.066712°, -106.782614°, corresponding to 35° 4′ 0.16″ N, 106° 46′ 57.41″ 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 MTN ST TT CO TOWER — NGS FO1420 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)35.066712, -106.782614
WGS84 (DMS)35° 4′ 0.16″ N, 106° 46′ 57.41″ 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
EDGE — NGS FO0823 — Albuquerque, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EDGE RM 3 — NGS FO0824 — Albuquerque, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I40 27 — NGS FO1440 — Albuquerque, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I40 27A — NGS FO1441 — Albuquerque, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EDGE AZ MK — NGS FO0822 — Albuquerque, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I40 26 — NGS FO1439 — Albuquerque, US
0.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is ALBUQUERQUE MTN ST TT CO TOWER — NGS FO1420?

ALBUQUERQUE MTN ST TT CO TOWER — NGS FO1420 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4755. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of ALBUQUERQUE MTN ST TT CO TOWER — NGS FO1420?

The position of ALBUQUERQUE MTN ST TT CO TOWER — NGS FO1420 in WGS84 is 35.066712°, -106.782614° (decimal), or 35° 4′ 0.16″ N, 106° 46′ 57.41″ 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.