KIRTLAND 2 — NGS FO0346 — Albuquerque, US

USNGStrigunknown#4534
Latitude
35.049392°
Longitude
-106.619320°
Ortho h
1618.63 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation (trig) station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's primary control network, which established the foundational reference framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Albuquerque, New Mexico, at coordinates 35.04939°, -106.61932°, this point served as a horizontal control station for geodetic work in the region. Trig stations of this class were strategically positioned to provide accurate positional references for subsequent surveys, engineering projects, and cartographic efforts. The NGS network remains fundamental to modern surveying practice, including GPS and terrestrial measurements. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks preserve institutional knowledge and enable surveyors to assess historical control quality. Current coordinates and monument condition should be verified in the field to ensure continued utility for professional surveying applications and geospatial reference work.

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KIRTLAND 2 — NGS FO0346 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4534 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1618.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 35.049392°, -106.619320°, corresponding to 35° 2′ 57.81″ N, 106° 37′ 9.55″ 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 KIRTLAND 2 — NGS FO0346 — 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)35.049392, -106.619320
WGS84 (DMS)35° 2′ 57.81″ N, 106° 37′ 9.55″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1618.63 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
KIRTLAND 2 RM 3 — NGS FO0347 — Albuquerque, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KIRTLAND 2 RM 4 — NGS FO0348 — Albuquerque, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KIRTLAND 3 — NGS FO0349 — Albuquerque, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ALBUQUERQUE MUN APT WIND SOCK — NGS FO1252
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ALBUQUERQUE MUN APT FLAG — NGS FO1249
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KIRT — NGS FO0342 — Albuquerque, US
0.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is KIRTLAND 2 — NGS FO0346 — Albuquerque, US?

KIRTLAND 2 — NGS FO0346 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4534 and sits at an elevation of 1618.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of KIRTLAND 2 — NGS FO0346 — Albuquerque, US?

The position of KIRTLAND 2 — NGS FO0346 — Albuquerque, US in WGS84 is 35.049392°, -106.619320° (decimal), or 35° 2′ 57.81″ N, 106° 37′ 9.55″ 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.