H 438 — NGS FO0878 — Sandoval County, US

USNGStrigunknown#3832
Latitude
35.296111°
Longitude
-106.542222°
Ortho h
1553.60 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of precisely positioned reference points distributed across the United States. Trig stations serve as fundamental control points for establishing accurate horizontal positions within regional and national coordinate systems. Located in Sandoval County, New Mexico, this benchmark contributes to the broader geodetic framework that supports surveying, mapping, and engineering projects throughout the region. The coordinates 35.29611°N, 106.54222°W establish its position within the Rio Grande valley area. As a NGS-maintained station, this point represents an important component of the nation's geodetic infrastructure, providing surveyors and engineers with reliable reference data for boundary determination, infrastructure development, and spatial analysis. Continued verification and documentation of such stations ensures the integrity of positional data for professional surveying activities.

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H 438 — NGS FO0878 — Sandoval County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3832 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1553.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 35.296111°, -106.542222°, corresponding to 35° 17′ 46.00″ N, 106° 32′ 32.00″ 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 H 438 — NGS FO0878 — Sandoval 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)35.296111, -106.542222
WGS84 (DMS)35° 17′ 46.00″ N, 106° 32′ 32.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1553.60 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:

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I25 2 — NGS FO1075 — Sandoval County, US
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T12N R4E SEC 5 PC 257 256 280 — NGS FO1073 — Bernalillo, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BERNALILLO MAG 2 — NGS FO0879
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
5047.33 — NGS FO0277 — Bernalillo, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
US 85 N15 — NGS FO1051 — Bernalillo, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
US 85 N14 — NGS FO1063 — Bernalillo, US
1.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is H 438 — NGS FO0878 — Sandoval County, US?

H 438 — NGS FO0878 — Sandoval County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3832 and sits at an elevation of 1553.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of H 438 — NGS FO0878 — Sandoval County, US?

The position of H 438 — NGS FO0878 — Sandoval County, US in WGS84 is 35.296111°, -106.542222° (decimal), or 35° 17′ 46.00″ N, 106° 32′ 32.00″ 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.