Q 225 — NGS FO0240 — Albuquerque, US

USNGStrigunknown#4345
Latitude
35.120000°
Longitude
-106.613333°
Ortho h
1556.38 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundational infrastructure for precise surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Albuquerque, New Mexico, at coordinates 35.12000° N, 106.61333° W, this trig point serves as a reference station for horizontal positioning and azimuth determination. Trig stations of this class have historically provided accurate control for both surveying projects and geographic data collection across regional areas. The precise documentation and periodic verification of such benchmarks remain essential for maintaining the integrity of the national geodetic network, supporting civil engineering projects, land surveys, and cartographic work. Professional surveyors and engineers rely on these established control points to ensure accuracy and consistency in their measurements and spatial data.

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Q 225 — NGS FO0240 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4345 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1556.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 35.120000°, -106.613333°, corresponding to 35° 7′ 12.00″ N, 106° 36′ 48.00″ 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 Q 225 — NGS FO0240 — 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)35.120000, -106.613333
WGS84 (DMS)35° 7′ 12.00″ N, 106° 36′ 48.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1556.38 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 225 — NGS FO0241 — Albuquerque, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
P 225 — NGS FO0239 — Albuquerque, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I25 21 — NGS FO1245 — Albuquerque, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AAA SITE T 3 — NGS FO1241 — Albuquerque, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I25 20 — NGS FO1115 — Albuquerque, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CANDELARIA — NGS FO1244 — Albuquerque, US
1.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is Q 225 — NGS FO0240 — Albuquerque, US?

Q 225 — NGS FO0240 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4345 and sits at an elevation of 1556.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of Q 225 — NGS FO0240 — Albuquerque, US?

The position of Q 225 — NGS FO0240 — Albuquerque, US in WGS84 is 35.120000°, -106.613333° (decimal), or 35° 7′ 12.00″ N, 106° 36′ 48.00″ 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.