FOUR HILLS 1 LIGHT — NGS FO1000 — Bernalillo County, US

USNGStrigunknown#3855
Latitude
35.023879°
Longitude
-106.485724°
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Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which provides the foundational control points for the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, this trig point serves as a precise horizontal control reference for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the region. Triangulation stations like this one enable surveyors to establish accurate positions for subsequent local and detailed surveys. The point's coordinates, established through the NGS network, support applications in cadastral surveying, infrastructure development, and geospatial data collection. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain essential for maintaining the integrity of the national geodetic framework. Contemporary surveyors rely on these historical control points as references, making their preservation and accurate registry critical for long-term surveying continuity and the reliability of spatial data systems.

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FOUR HILLS 1 LIGHT — NGS FO1000 — Bernalillo County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3855 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 35.023879°, -106.485724°, corresponding to 35° 1′ 25.96″ N, 106° 29′ 8.61″ 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 FOUR HILLS 1 LIGHT — NGS FO1000 — Bernalillo County, 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)35.023879, -106.485724
WGS84 (DMS)35° 1′ 25.96″ N, 106° 29′ 8.61″ 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
COYOTE — NGS FO1006 — Bernalillo County, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FOUR HILLS 2 LIGHT — NGS FO0995 — Bernalillo County, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FOUR HILLS 3 LIGHT — NGS FO1003 — Bernalillo County, US
2.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TIJERAS — NGS FO1232 — Albuquerque, US
2.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FOUR HILLS 4 LIGHT — NGS FO0992 — Bernalillo County, US
3.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TIJERAS 2 — NGS FO1258 — Albuquerque, US
3.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is FOUR HILLS 1 LIGHT — NGS FO1000 — Bernalillo County, US?

FOUR HILLS 1 LIGHT — NGS FO1000 — Bernalillo County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3855. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of FOUR HILLS 1 LIGHT — NGS FO1000 — Bernalillo County, US?

The position of FOUR HILLS 1 LIGHT — NGS FO1000 — Bernalillo County, US in WGS84 is 35.023879°, -106.485724° (decimal), or 35° 1′ 25.96″ N, 106° 29′ 8.61″ 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.