SONIC — NGS FO1271 — Albuquerque, US

USNGStrigunknown#4727
Latitude
35.008352°
Longitude
-106.706507°
Ortho h
1500.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference points that forms the foundation of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Triangulation stations serve as precise horizontal control points established through systematic surveying to support mapping, engineering projects, and land boundary determination. Located near Albuquerque, New Mexico at coordinates 35.00835°, -106.70651°, this benchmark contributes to regional survey control. As a trig point, it was likely established through classical triangulation methods to provide accurate positional references across the area. Surveying professionals rely on NGS benchmarks for verification, densification of control networks, and quality assurance in contemporary surveys. Documentation and periodic verification of such monuments ensure their continued utility for the surveying community and support the maintenance of consistent geodetic datums across the nation.

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SONIC — NGS FO1271 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4727 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1500.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 35.008352°, -106.706507°, corresponding to 35° 0′ 30.07″ N, 106° 42′ 23.42″ 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 SONIC — NGS FO1271 — 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)35.008352, -106.706507
WGS84 (DMS)35° 0′ 30.07″ N, 106° 42′ 23.42″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1500.00 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
ALBUQUERQUE RAD KVOD N MAST — NGS FO1264
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NM 45 9 — NGS FO1260 — Albuquerque, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NM 45 10 — NGS FO1263 — Albuquerque, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NM 500 1 — NGS FO1275 — Albuquerque, US
2.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NM 45 8 — NGS FO1265 — Albuquerque, US
2.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 907.6 6 — NGS FO1272 — Albuquerque, US
2.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SONIC — NGS FO1271 — Albuquerque, US?

SONIC — NGS FO1271 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4727 and sits at an elevation of 1500.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SONIC — NGS FO1271 — Albuquerque, US?

The position of SONIC — NGS FO1271 — Albuquerque, US in WGS84 is 35.008352°, -106.706507° (decimal), or 35° 0′ 30.07″ N, 106° 42′ 23.42″ 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.