NM 47 24 — NGS FO1316 — Albuquerque, US

USNGStrigunknown#4695
Latitude
35.000465°
Longitude
-106.663227°
Ortho h
1512.55 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points, which forms the foundational reference framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Albuquerque, New Mexico, at coordinates 35.00046° North, 106.66323° West, this trig point serves as a monumented horizontal control station. Triangulation stations of this type have historically provided accurate position references for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and map production. The point's documented location in the NGS database supports verification of survey work, establishment of local control networks, and geodetic analysis. While elevation data has not been recorded for this station, its horizontal coordinates remain valuable for professionals conducting surveys, GIS applications, and spatial reference work in the region. Maintenance and documentation of such benchmark stations preserve critical infrastructure for the surveying community.

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NM 47 24 — NGS FO1316 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4695 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1512.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 35.000465°, -106.663227°, corresponding to 35° 0′ 1.67″ N, 106° 39′ 47.62″ 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 NM 47 24 — NGS FO1316 — 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)35.000465, -106.663227
WGS84 (DMS)35° 0′ 1.67″ N, 106° 39′ 47.62″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1512.55 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
R 224 — NGS FO0218 — Albuquerque, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NM 47 23 — NGS FO1323 — Albuquerque, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TREAT — NGS FO1315 — Albuquerque, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ALBUQUERQUE S SIDE WATER TANK — NGS FO1313
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 224 — NGS FO0219 — Albuquerque, US
2.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 423 — NGS FO0861 — Albuquerque, US
3.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is NM 47 24 — NGS FO1316 — Albuquerque, US?

NM 47 24 — NGS FO1316 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4695 and sits at an elevation of 1512.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of NM 47 24 — NGS FO1316 — Albuquerque, US?

The position of NM 47 24 — NGS FO1316 — Albuquerque, US in WGS84 is 35.000465°, -106.663227° (decimal), or 35° 0′ 1.67″ N, 106° 39′ 47.62″ 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.