P 424 — NGS FO0818 — Albuquerque, US

USNGStrigunknown#4778
Latitude
35.075556°
Longitude
-106.765000°
Ortho h
1671.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This is a triangulation station within the National Geodetic Survey's network, positioned near Albuquerque, New Mexico at coordinates 35.07556°N, 106.76500°W. As a trig point, it served as a control station for horizontal positioning in the NGS's framework of geodetic monuments established across the United States. These stations are fundamental to surveying, mapping, and engineering projects requiring precise geographic reference. Triangulation stations like this one provide monumented points of known location that surveyors and engineers use to establish local coordinate systems and verify survey accuracy. The NGS network represents a critical component of the country's geodetic infrastructure, offering standardized reference points across varying terrain and regions. Documentation and periodic verification of such benchmarks remain important for maintaining survey integrity and supporting land management, construction, and scientific applications requiring reliable spatial reference.

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P 424 — NGS FO0818 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4778 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1671.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 35.075556°, -106.765000°, corresponding to 35° 4′ 32.00″ N, 106° 45′ 54.00″ 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 P 424 — NGS FO0818 — 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)35.075556, -106.765000
WGS84 (DMS)35° 4′ 32.00″ N, 106° 45′ 54.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1671.00 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
I40 24A — NGS FO1438 — Albuquerque, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I40 24 — NGS FO1433 — Albuquerque, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I40 24B — NGS FO1437 — Albuquerque, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I40 25 — NGS FO1436 — Albuquerque, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ALBUQUERQUE DON WELL 1 TANK — NGS FO1415
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I40 23A — NGS FO1431 — Albuquerque, US
1.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is P 424 — NGS FO0818 — Albuquerque, US?

P 424 — NGS FO0818 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4778 and sits at an elevation of 1671.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of P 424 — NGS FO0818 — Albuquerque, US?

The position of P 424 — NGS FO0818 — Albuquerque, US in WGS84 is 35.075556°, -106.765000° (decimal), or 35° 4′ 32.00″ N, 106° 45′ 54.00″ 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.