J 10 S — NGS FO1261 — Albuquerque, US

USNGStrigunknown#4620
Latitude
35.097284°
Longitude
-106.716458°
Ortho h
1557.60 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation (trig) station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference points establishing the geometric framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located near Albuquerque, New Mexico at coordinates 35.09728°N, 106.71646°W, this point serves as a fundamental control station for regional surveys and geospatial work. Trig stations of this type historically provided precise horizontal positioning through intervisible networks, supporting cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and cartographic efforts. Modern surveyors and GIS professionals continue to reference such established points for quality control and datum verification. Documentation and periodic verification of benchmark locations ensure the integrity of geodetic infrastructure and maintain consistency across survey datasets. This station's position within NGS records contributes to the continuity of the National Spatial Reference System.

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J 10 S — NGS FO1261 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4620 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1557.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 35.097284°, -106.716458°, corresponding to 35° 5′ 50.22″ N, 106° 42′ 59.25″ 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 J 10 S — NGS FO1261 — 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)35.097284, -106.716458
WGS84 (DMS)35° 5′ 50.22″ N, 106° 42′ 59.25″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1557.60 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
NM 448 N2 — NGS FO1267 — Albuquerque, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I40 19 — NGS FO1268 — Albuquerque, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 424 — NGS FO0815 — Albuquerque, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I40 20 — NGS FO1353 — Albuquerque, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I40 20A — NGS FO1352 — Albuquerque, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 424 RESET — NGS FO1691 — Albuquerque, US
1.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is J 10 S — NGS FO1261 — Albuquerque, US?

J 10 S — NGS FO1261 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4620 and sits at an elevation of 1557.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of J 10 S — NGS FO1261 — Albuquerque, US?

The position of J 10 S — NGS FO1261 — Albuquerque, US in WGS84 is 35.097284°, -106.716458° (decimal), or 35° 5′ 50.22″ N, 106° 42′ 59.25″ 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.