I40 18 — NGS FO1273 — Albuquerque, US

USNGStrigunknown#4628
Latitude
35.106707°
Longitude
-106.705182°
Ortho h
1556.53 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference points that establish the horizontal control framework for the United States. Located near Albuquerque, New Mexico at coordinates 35.10671°, -106.70518°, this trig point serves as a fundamental survey control station for regional mapping and engineering projects. Triangulation stations of this type are monumented points established through precise angular and distance measurements, providing surveyors and geodesists with reliable reference locations for local surveys. The NGS maintains records of such points to enable consistent, accurate positioning across jurisdictional and project boundaries. Verification and documentation of existing geodetic control points remain essential for quality assurance in surveying practice, ensuring continuity in spatial reference systems and supporting infrastructure development, land administration, and scientific investigation throughout the region.

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I40 18 — NGS FO1273 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4628 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1556.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 35.106707°, -106.705182°, corresponding to 35° 6′ 24.14″ N, 106° 42′ 18.65″ 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 I40 18 — NGS FO1273 — 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)35.106707, -106.705182
WGS84 (DMS)35° 6′ 24.14″ N, 106° 42′ 18.65″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1556.53 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
L 424 — NGS FO0814 — Albuquerque, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
898 D 2 — NGS FO1281 — Albuquerque, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I40 17 — NGS FO1283 — Albuquerque, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NM 448 3 — NGS FO1278 — Albuquerque, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 424 RESET — NGS AC8347 — Albuquerque, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
J 424 RESET — NGS AC8346 — Albuquerque, US
1.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is I40 18 — NGS FO1273 — Albuquerque, US?

I40 18 — NGS FO1273 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4628 and sits at an elevation of 1556.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of I40 18 — NGS FO1273 — Albuquerque, US?

The position of I40 18 — NGS FO1273 — Albuquerque, US in WGS84 is 35.106707°, -106.705182° (decimal), or 35° 6′ 24.14″ N, 106° 42′ 18.65″ 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.