M 3 — NGS FO1168 — Albuquerque, US

USNGStrigunknown#3874
Latitude
35.130741°
Longitude
-106.568920°
Ortho h
1619.02 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the fundamental horizontal control framework for the United States. Located near Albuquerque, New Mexico at coordinates 35.13074°N, 106.56892°W, this trig point serves as a reference for surveying, mapping, and positioning activities across the region. Triangulation stations such as this were historically occupied during surveys to establish intervisible networks of known positions. These monuments provide essential control points for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geodetic studies. The point's inclusion in the NGS registry ensures its preservation and accessibility to surveying professionals requiring reliable reference data. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remains important for maintaining the integrity of the geodetic control network. Surveyors conducting work in the Albuquerque area may reference this point to validate local survey networks and ensure consistency with national standards.

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M 3 — NGS FO1168 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3874 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1619.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 35.130741°, -106.568920°, corresponding to 35° 7′ 50.67″ N, 106° 34′ 8.11″ 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 M 3 — NGS FO1168 — 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)35.130741, -106.568920
WGS84 (DMS)35° 7′ 50.67″ N, 106° 34′ 8.11″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1619.02 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
DECKER — NGS FO1162 — Albuquerque, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ALBUQUERQUE LEYENDECKER TANK — NGS FO1178
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 4 — NGS FO1123 — Albuquerque, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1 G19 — NGS FO1149 — Albuquerque, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ALBUQUERQUE DEL NORTE BAP CH — NGS FO1136
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NM 367 4 — NGS FO1127 — Albuquerque, US
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is M 3 — NGS FO1168 — Albuquerque, US?

M 3 — NGS FO1168 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3874 and sits at an elevation of 1619.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of M 3 — NGS FO1168 — Albuquerque, US?

The position of M 3 — NGS FO1168 — Albuquerque, US in WGS84 is 35.130741°, -106.568920° (decimal), or 35° 7′ 50.67″ N, 106° 34′ 8.11″ 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.