I40 28 — NGS FO1443 — Albuquerque, US

USNGStrigunknown#4748
Latitude
35.064810°
Longitude
-106.787229°
Ortho h
1750.20 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's horizontal control network, which establishes the primary framework for surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States. Located near Albuquerque, New Mexico at coordinates 35.06481° N, 106.78723° W, this trig point serves as a monumented reference for precise positioning work. Triangulation stations of this type are fundamental to maintaining accurate geodetic datums and support civil engineering projects, land surveys, and geospatial applications across the region. The NGS network remains essential infrastructure for establishing survey control and validating coordinate systems used in professional practice. Documentation and verification of such monuments help preserve the integrity of the national geodetic framework and enable surveyors to access reliable reference points for their work.

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I40 28 — NGS FO1443 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4748 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1750.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 35.064810°, -106.787229°, corresponding to 35° 3′ 53.32″ N, 106° 47′ 14.02″ 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 28 — NGS FO1443 — 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)35.064810, -106.787229
WGS84 (DMS)35° 3′ 53.32″ N, 106° 47′ 14.02″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1750.20 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
I40 28A — NGS FO1442 — Albuquerque, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
3.L 5 V — NGS FO0821 — Albuquerque, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EDGE AZ MK — NGS FO0822 — Albuquerque, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EDGE — NGS FO0823 — Albuquerque, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ALBUQUERQUE MTN ST TT CO TOWER — NGS FO1420
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EDGE RM 3 — NGS FO0824 — Albuquerque, US
0.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is I40 28 — NGS FO1443 — Albuquerque, US?

I40 28 — NGS FO1443 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4748 and sits at an elevation of 1750.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of I40 28 — NGS FO1443 — Albuquerque, US?

The position of I40 28 — NGS FO1443 — Albuquerque, US in WGS84 is 35.064810°, -106.787229° (decimal), or 35° 3′ 53.32″ N, 106° 47′ 14.02″ 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.