I40 29 — NGS FO1446 — Albuquerque, US

USNGStrigunknown#4737
Latitude
35.060425°
Longitude
-106.797984°
Ortho h
1746.20 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Triangulation (trig) stations serve as control points for surveying, mapping, and construction projects requiring precise horizontal positioning. Located near Albuquerque, New Mexico at coordinates 35.06042°, -106.79798°, this benchmark contributes to regional geodetic infrastructure across the southwestern United States. As part of NGS's national database, this point supports surveyors, engineers, and cartographers in referencing their work to the official national datum. Documentation and periodic verification of such control points maintain the integrity of the geodetic network, ensuring reliable positioning data for both public and private surveying activities. Records of established benchmarks provide continuity for future projects and facilitate accurate geographic information systems applications throughout the region.

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I40 29 — NGS FO1446 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4737 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1746.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 35.060425°, -106.797984°, corresponding to 35° 3′ 37.53″ N, 106° 47′ 52.74″ 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 29 — NGS FO1446 — 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)35.060425, -106.797984
WGS84 (DMS)35° 3′ 37.53″ N, 106° 47′ 52.74″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1746.20 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 29A — NGS FO1445 — Albuquerque, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
42 CAH RESET — NGS FO0825 — Albuquerque, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 424 RESET — NGS FO1690 — Albuquerque, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I40 28A — NGS FO1442 — Albuquerque, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I40 28 — NGS FO1443 — Albuquerque, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
3.L 5 V — NGS FO0821 — Albuquerque, US
1.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is I40 29 — NGS FO1446 — Albuquerque, US?

I40 29 — NGS FO1446 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4737 and sits at an elevation of 1746.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of I40 29 — NGS FO1446 — Albuquerque, US?

The position of I40 29 — NGS FO1446 — Albuquerque, US in WGS84 is 35.060425°, -106.797984° (decimal), or 35° 3′ 37.53″ N, 106° 47′ 52.74″ 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.