ALBUQUERQUE RIDGECREST TANK — NGS FO1227

USNGStrigunknown#3894
Latitude
35.067902°
Longitude
-106.538949°
Ortho h
1661.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's extensive control network, which establishes the geometric framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Albuquerque, New Mexico at latitude 35.06790° and longitude -106.53895°, this trig point serves as a reference station for horizontal geodetic control. Triangulation stations of this type historically formed the backbone of surveying networks, providing monumented positions of known and published coordinates. Such points enable surveyors, engineers, and mapmakers to tie local measurements into the national coordinate system with consistent accuracy and reliability. The verification and documentation of existing benchmark monuments remains important for maintaining geodetic infrastructure integrity. Confirming the physical condition and occupiability of such stations preserves institutional knowledge and supports both contemporary and future surveying operations across the region.

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ALBUQUERQUE RIDGECREST TANK — NGS FO1227 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3894 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1661.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 35.067902°, -106.538949°, corresponding to 35° 4′ 4.45″ N, 106° 32′ 20.22″ 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 RIDGECREST TANK — NGS FO1227 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)35.067902, -106.538949
WGS84 (DMS)35° 4′ 4.45″ N, 106° 32′ 20.22″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1661.00 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
SUSAN — NGS FO1224 — Albuquerque, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 1 H 2 — NGS FO0370 — Albuquerque, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
3 5487 — NGS FO0375 — Albuquerque, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
3 L21 — NGS FO1215 — Albuquerque, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 2 H 3 — NGS FO0371 — Albuquerque, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T10N R4E SECS 28 29 32 33 WC — NGS FO1194 — Albuquerque, US
1.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is ALBUQUERQUE RIDGECREST TANK — NGS FO1227?

ALBUQUERQUE RIDGECREST TANK — NGS FO1227 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3894 and sits at an elevation of 1661.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of ALBUQUERQUE RIDGECREST TANK — NGS FO1227?

The position of ALBUQUERQUE RIDGECREST TANK — NGS FO1227 in WGS84 is 35.067902°, -106.538949° (decimal), or 35° 4′ 4.45″ N, 106° 32′ 20.22″ 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.