NM BASE 1 — NGS FO1672 — Albuquerque, US

USNGStrigunknown#4716
Latitude
35.041557°
Longitude
-106.614491°
Ellipsoidal h
1598.88 m
Ortho h
1620.15 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference points that form the foundation of the United States' horizontal and vertical control infrastructure. Located near Albuquerque, New Mexico, at coordinates 35.04156°N, 106.61449°W with an ellipsoidal elevation of 1598.9 meters, this benchmark serves surveyors, engineers, and mapping professionals requiring accurate positional data for local projects and regional coordination. Trig stations like this point were established to support precise geodetic measurements and remain valuable for verifying survey control networks. The documented coordinates and elevation enable practitioners to reference their work to the national datum system. Periodic verification of such monuments ensures the integrity of geodetic data and maintains the reliability of the control framework upon which surveying activities depend. Access to accurate benchmark information supports quality assurance in surveying and mapping operations.

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NM BASE 1 — NGS FO1672 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4716 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1620.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 35.041557°, -106.614491°, corresponding to 35° 2′ 29.61″ N, 106° 36′ 52.17″ 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 BASE 1 — NGS FO1672 — 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)35.041557, -106.614491
WGS84 (DMS)35° 2′ 29.61″ N, 106° 36′ 52.17″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1620.15 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
ALBUQUERQUE KIRTLAND AFB TWR — NGS FO1255
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ABQ G — NGS AC7039 — Albuquerque, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ALBUQUERQUE MUN APT WIND SOCK — NGS FO1252
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KIRTLAND 3 — NGS FO0349 — Albuquerque, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KIRTLAND 2 RM 4 — NGS FO0348 — Albuquerque, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KIRTLAND 2 — NGS FO0346 — Albuquerque, US
1.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is NM BASE 1 — NGS FO1672 — Albuquerque, US?

NM BASE 1 — NGS FO1672 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4716 and sits at an elevation of 1620.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of NM BASE 1 — NGS FO1672 — Albuquerque, US?

The position of NM BASE 1 — NGS FO1672 — Albuquerque, US in WGS84 is 35.041557°, -106.614491° (decimal), or 35° 2′ 29.61″ N, 106° 36′ 52.17″ 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.