SUSAN — NGS FO1224 — Albuquerque, US

USNGStrigunknown#3895
Latitude
35.067632°
Longitude
-106.538631°
Ortho h
1660.30 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located near Albuquerque, New Mexico at coordinates 35.06763° N, 106.53863° W, this trig point serves as a precise reference for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the region. Triangulation stations of this type were historically used to establish accurate horizontal control networks through measured angles and distances. Modern surveyors and GIS professionals rely on documented benchmark locations to verify positional accuracy and maintain spatial data integrity. The registry documentation of this point, including its geographic position, enables professionals to assess its suitability for contemporary survey work and ensures continuity of geodetic control in the Albuquerque area and surrounding regions.

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SUSAN — NGS FO1224 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3895 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1660.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 35.067632°, -106.538631°, corresponding to 35° 4′ 3.48″ N, 106° 32′ 19.07″ 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 SUSAN — NGS FO1224 — 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)35.067632, -106.538631
WGS84 (DMS)35° 4′ 3.48″ N, 106° 32′ 19.07″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1660.30 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 RIDGECREST TANK — NGS FO1227
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 1 H 2 — NGS FO0370 — Albuquerque, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
3 5487 — NGS FO0375 — Albuquerque, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
3 L21 — NGS FO1215 — Albuquerque, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T10N R4E SECS 28 29 32 33 WC — NGS FO1194 — Albuquerque, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 2 H 3 — NGS FO0371 — Albuquerque, US
1.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SUSAN — NGS FO1224 — Albuquerque, US?

SUSAN — NGS FO1224 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3895 and sits at an elevation of 1660.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SUSAN — NGS FO1224 — Albuquerque, US?

The position of SUSAN — NGS FO1224 — Albuquerque, US in WGS84 is 35.067632°, -106.538631° (decimal), or 35° 4′ 3.48″ N, 106° 32′ 19.07″ 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.