I40 24 — NGS FO1433 — Albuquerque, US

USNGStrigunknown#4780
Latitude
35.076760°
Longitude
-106.763495°
Ortho h
1664.60 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's primary control network, which establishes the foundational reference framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Albuquerque, New Mexico, this trig point serves as a horizontal control station, providing precise coordinate references for regional and local survey work. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established to create networks of known positions from which surveyors could conduct detailed measurements and mapping operations. The documented coordinates at 35.07676° N, 106.76350° W represent this point's position within the national geodetic datum. Verification and proper documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable for surveyors, engineers, and GIS professionals who depend on accurate reference points for construction, property delineation, and infrastructure projects. Maintaining records of these control points supports continuity in surveying practice and enables quality assurance in spatial data collection.

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I40 24 — NGS FO1433 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4780 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1664.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 35.076760°, -106.763495°, corresponding to 35° 4′ 36.34″ N, 106° 45′ 48.58″ 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 24 — NGS FO1433 — 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)35.076760, -106.763495
WGS84 (DMS)35° 4′ 36.34″ N, 106° 45′ 48.58″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1664.60 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:

US NGS · triangulation station
P 424 — NGS FO0818 — Albuquerque, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I40 24A — NGS FO1438 — Albuquerque, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I40 24B — NGS FO1437 — Albuquerque, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I40 25 — NGS FO1436 — Albuquerque, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I40 23A — NGS FO1431 — Albuquerque, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ALBUQUERQUE DON WELL 1 TANK — NGS FO1415
1.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is I40 24 — NGS FO1433 — Albuquerque, US?

I40 24 — NGS FO1433 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4780 and sits at an elevation of 1664.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of I40 24 — NGS FO1433 — Albuquerque, US?

The position of I40 24 — NGS FO1433 — Albuquerque, US in WGS84 is 35.076760°, -106.763495° (decimal), or 35° 4′ 36.34″ N, 106° 45′ 48.58″ 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.