MB 2 — NGS FO0362 — Albuquerque, US

USNGStrigunknown#3842
Latitude
35.000556°
Longitude
-106.515556°
Ortho h
1676.29 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of primary control points established to support the nation's surveying and mapping infrastructure. Located near Albuquerque, New Mexico at coordinates 35.00056°N, 106.51556°W, this trig point serves as a fundamental reference for local and regional geodetic work. Triangulation stations of this type were historically observed and positioned to form a framework of accurate horizontal control across the United States. Such points enable surveyors, engineers, and mapping professionals to establish consistent coordinate systems for property boundaries, construction projects, and geographic analysis. The continued verification and documentation of existing NGS control points remains valuable for maintaining the integrity of the national geodetic datum. Surveying professionals should note that elevation data for this station is not currently recorded in available documentation. Field verification and potential recovery operations may be warranted to assess the point's present condition and utility for contemporary surveying applications.

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MB 2 — NGS FO0362 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3842 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1676.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 35.000556°, -106.515556°, corresponding to 35° 0′ 2.00″ N, 106° 30′ 56.00″ 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 MB 2 — NGS FO0362 — 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)35.000556, -106.515556
WGS84 (DMS)35° 0′ 2.00″ N, 106° 30′ 56.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1676.29 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
T 336 — NGS FO0361 — Albuquerque, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FOUR HILLS 4 LIGHT — NGS FO0992 — Bernalillo County, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FOUR HILLS 3 LIGHT — NGS FO1003 — Bernalillo County, US
2.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SB 3 — NGS FO0360 — Albuquerque, US
2.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FOUR HILLS 2 LIGHT — NGS FO0995 — Bernalillo County, US
2.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FOUR HILLS 1 LIGHT — NGS FO1000 — Bernalillo County, US
3.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is MB 2 — NGS FO0362 — Albuquerque, US?

MB 2 — NGS FO0362 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3842 and sits at an elevation of 1676.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of MB 2 — NGS FO0362 — Albuquerque, US?

The position of MB 2 — NGS FO0362 — Albuquerque, US in WGS84 is 35.000556°, -106.515556° (decimal), or 35° 0′ 2.00″ N, 106° 30′ 56.00″ 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.