I25 12 — NGS FO1173 — Albuquerque, US

USNGStrigunknown#3974
Latitude
35.181468°
Longitude
-106.582776°
Ortho h
1583.82 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which maintains the fundamental geodetic infrastructure supporting surveying and mapping across the United States. As a trig point, it served as a control station for traditional triangulation surveys, establishing horizontal position references across regions. Located near Albuquerque, New Mexico, at coordinates 35.18147° N, 106.58278° W, this benchmark contributes to the geospatial framework for New Mexico and the broader southwestern United States. Trig stations of this type are essential for validating survey work, establishing property boundaries, and supporting engineering projects. Documentation and periodic verification of such control points remain valuable for the surveying community. These stations provide reliable reference positions for contemporary GPS-based surveys and maintain consistency with historical geodetic records. Access to accurate benchmark data ensures professional surveyors can properly tie their work to established national standards.

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I25 12 — NGS FO1173 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3974 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1583.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 35.181468°, -106.582776°, corresponding to 35° 10′ 53.29″ N, 106° 34′ 57.99″ 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 I25 12 — NGS FO1173 — 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)35.181468, -106.582776
WGS84 (DMS)35° 10′ 53.29″ N, 106° 34′ 57.99″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1583.82 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
ZAB B — NGS AA3131 — Albuquerque, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I25 13 — NGS FO1179 — Albuquerque, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
G 442 — NGS AA3132 — Albuquerque, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ALAMEDA AM GYPSUM CO TANK — NGS FO1183 — Albuquerque, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1 C19 — NGS FO1155 — Albuquerque, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
3 C19 — NGS FO1174 — Albuquerque, US
1.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is I25 12 — NGS FO1173 — Albuquerque, US?

I25 12 — NGS FO1173 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3974 and sits at an elevation of 1583.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of I25 12 — NGS FO1173 — Albuquerque, US?

The position of I25 12 — NGS FO1173 — Albuquerque, US in WGS84 is 35.181468°, -106.582776° (decimal), or 35° 10′ 53.29″ N, 106° 34′ 57.99″ 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.