G 3 — NGS FO1218 — Albuquerque, US

USNGStrigunknown#4148
Latitude
35.058303°
Longitude
-106.577810°
Ortho h
1618.56 m
Verifications
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Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the geometric framework for mapping and surveying across the United States. Located near Albuquerque, New Mexico, at coordinates 35.05830°N, 106.57781°W, this trig point serves as a horizontal control reference for regional surveys and engineering projects. Triangulation stations like this one were historically established to provide monumented positions of known accuracy, enabling surveyors and geodetic professionals to reference their work to the national coordinate system. Such points remain valuable for verifying survey networks, establishing local control, and maintaining continuity with historical survey work. Verification and proper documentation of these benchmarks preserve critical infrastructure data and support the accuracy of contemporary surveying, mapping, and construction activities in the region.

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G 3 — NGS FO1218 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4148 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1618.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 35.058303°, -106.577810°, corresponding to 35° 3′ 29.89″ N, 106° 34′ 40.11″ 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 G 3 — NGS FO1218 — 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)35.058303, -106.577810
WGS84 (DMS)35° 3′ 29.89″ N, 106° 34′ 40.11″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1618.56 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
1 M18 — NGS FO1237 — Albuquerque, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ALBUQUERQUE VET CEN FLAG — NGS FO1201
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
VETS — NGS FO1202 — Albuquerque, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ALBUQUERQUE VET HOSP N TK — NGS FO1192
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ALBUQUERQUE VET HOSP S TK — NGS FO1190
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KIRTLAND AFB — NGS DS4322 — Albuquerque, US
0.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is G 3 — NGS FO1218 — Albuquerque, US?

G 3 — NGS FO1218 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4148 and sits at an elevation of 1618.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of G 3 — NGS FO1218 — Albuquerque, US?

The position of G 3 — NGS FO1218 — Albuquerque, US in WGS84 is 35.058303°, -106.577810° (decimal), or 35° 3′ 29.89″ N, 106° 34′ 40.11″ 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.