F 442 — NGS AA3133 — Albuquerque, US

USNGStrigunknown#4251
Latitude
35.174444°
Longitude
-106.609167°
Ortho h
1542.54 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which maintains the National Spatial Reference System for the United States. Trig stations serve as fundamental control points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the country. Located near Albuquerque, New Mexico at coordinates 35.17444°N, 106.60917°W, this point contributes to the geodetic framework of the Rio Grande Valley region. As a trig station, it was historically established to provide horizontal positional control through intervisible networks of precisely surveyed monuments. NGS benchmark documentation and verification remain valuable resources for surveyors, engineers, and cartographers requiring reliable reference data. The systematic recovery and documentation of such points supports modern surveying practices and maintains continuity with historical geodetic work. Professionals relying on this point should consult current NGS databases for latest datums and coordinate transformations applicable to their specific projects.

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F 442 — NGS AA3133 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4251 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1542.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 35.174444°, -106.609167°, corresponding to 35° 10′ 28.00″ N, 106° 36′ 33.00″ 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 F 442 — NGS AA3133 — 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)35.174444, -106.609167
WGS84 (DMS)35° 10′ 28.00″ N, 106° 36′ 33.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1542.54 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
13 D16 — NGS FO1738 — Albuquerque, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S 26 — NGS FO0249 — Albuquerque, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
REEVES 2 RM 4 — NGS AH8503 — Albuquerque, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 438 — NGS FO0871 — Albuquerque, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
REEVES 2 — NGS FO1739 — Albuquerque, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV 3 — NGS FO0250 — Albuquerque, US
1.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is F 442 — NGS AA3133 — Albuquerque, US?

F 442 — NGS AA3133 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4251 and sits at an elevation of 1542.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of F 442 — NGS AA3133 — Albuquerque, US?

The position of F 442 — NGS AA3133 — Albuquerque, US in WGS84 is 35.174444°, -106.609167° (decimal), or 35° 10′ 28.00″ N, 106° 36′ 33.00″ 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.