RADIO AZ MK — NGS FO0318 — Albuquerque, US

USNGStrigunknown#4588
Latitude
35.067778°
Longitude
-106.701111°
Ortho h
1526.36 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's horizontal control network, which establishes the foundational coordinate system for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located near Albuquerque, New Mexico at latitude 35.06778° and longitude -106.70111°, this trig point serves as a reference monument for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and cartographic work in the region. Triangulation stations of this type are typically established on elevated terrain to provide intervisible points for survey networks. The NGS network remains essential to professional surveyors, engineers, and geographic information specialists who require accurate positional references traceable to national datums. Documentation and periodic verification of such monuments ensure the integrity and reliability of the geodetic infrastructure. Recovery and confirmation of these points' positions support ongoing surveying activities and contribute to maintaining consistency in spatial data across the country.

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RADIO AZ MK — NGS FO0318 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4588 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1526.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 35.067778°, -106.701111°, corresponding to 35° 4′ 4.00″ N, 106° 42′ 4.00″ 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 RADIO AZ MK — NGS FO0318 — 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)35.067778, -106.701111
WGS84 (DMS)35° 4′ 4.00″ N, 106° 42′ 4.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1526.36 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
NM 45 4 — NGS FO1279 — Albuquerque, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ALB 9 — NGS FO0317 — Albuquerque, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NM 45 5 — NGS FO1276 — Albuquerque, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NM 45 3 — NGS FO1284 — Albuquerque, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NM 45 2 — NGS FO1288 — Albuquerque, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RADIO RM 1 — NGS FO0320 — Albuquerque, US
1.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is RADIO AZ MK — NGS FO0318 — Albuquerque, US?

RADIO AZ MK — NGS FO0318 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4588 and sits at an elevation of 1526.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of RADIO AZ MK — NGS FO0318 — Albuquerque, US?

The position of RADIO AZ MK — NGS FO0318 — Albuquerque, US in WGS84 is 35.067778°, -106.701111° (decimal), or 35° 4′ 4.00″ N, 106° 42′ 4.00″ 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.