REWARD — NGS FO0817 — Albuquerque, US

USNGStrigunknown#4788
Latitude
35.087095°
Longitude
-106.748825°
Ortho h
1621.44 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the foundational horizontal control for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Positioned near Albuquerque, New Mexico at coordinates 35.08709° N, 106.74883° W, this trig point serves as a spatial reference for regional surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. Trigonometric stations such as this were historically established through systematic triangulation to create a coherent geodetic framework across the nation. These monuments provide surveyors and engineers with reliable control points for precise positioning work. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable for maintaining the integrity of the surveying network, particularly as modern techniques like GPS and GNSS augment traditional methods. Recording the physical condition and accessibility of these points ensures their continued utility for the surveying community.

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REWARD — NGS FO0817 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4788 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1621.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 35.087095°, -106.748825°, corresponding to 35° 5′ 13.54″ N, 106° 44′ 55.77″ 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 REWARD — NGS FO0817 — 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)35.087095, -106.748825
WGS84 (DMS)35° 5′ 13.54″ N, 106° 44′ 55.77″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1621.44 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 22C — NGS FO1349 — Albuquerque, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I40 22B — NGS FO1350 — Albuquerque, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 424 — NGS FO0816 — Albuquerque, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I40 23 — NGS FO1430 — Albuquerque, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I40 23A — NGS FO1431 — Albuquerque, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I40 22 — NGS FO1355 — Albuquerque, US
0.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is REWARD — NGS FO0817 — Albuquerque, US?

REWARD — NGS FO0817 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4788 and sits at an elevation of 1621.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of REWARD — NGS FO0817 — Albuquerque, US?

The position of REWARD — NGS FO0817 — Albuquerque, US in WGS84 is 35.087095°, -106.748825° (decimal), or 35° 5′ 13.54″ N, 106° 44′ 55.77″ 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.