T10N R2E SECS 20 21 28 29 — NGS FO1280 — Albuquerque, US

USNGStrigunknown#4790
Latitude
35.072908°
Longitude
-106.745054°
Ortho h
1594.60 m
Verifications
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Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental geodetic control for the United States. Triangulation monuments serve as primary reference points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects requiring high-precision horizontal positioning. Located near Albuquerque, New Mexico, at coordinates 35.07291° N, 106.74505° W, this trig point contributes to the regional control network across the southwestern United States. As with all NGS benchmarks, verification and documentation of this monument's condition and accessibility are valuable for the surveying and geospatial communities. Such reference stations enable accurate property surveys, infrastructure development, and scientific applications requiring reliable horizontal datums. Maintaining records of these established control points ensures continuity in geodetic work and supports the integrity of survey-based activities throughout the region.

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T10N R2E SECS 20 21 28 29 — NGS FO1280 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4790 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1594.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 35.072908°, -106.745054°, corresponding to 35° 4′ 22.47″ N, 106° 44′ 42.20″ 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 T10N R2E SECS 20 21 28 29 — NGS FO1280 — 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)35.072908, -106.745054
WGS84 (DMS)35° 4′ 22.47″ N, 106° 44′ 42.20″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1594.60 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 23 — NGS FO1430 — Albuquerque, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ALBUQUERQUE DON WELL 1 TANK — NGS FO1415
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I40 23A — NGS FO1431 — Albuquerque, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 424 — NGS FO0816 — Albuquerque, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I40 22B — NGS FO1350 — Albuquerque, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I40 22C — NGS FO1349 — Albuquerque, US
1.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is T10N R2E SECS 20 21 28 29 — NGS FO1280 — Albuquerque, US?

T10N R2E SECS 20 21 28 29 — NGS FO1280 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4790 and sits at an elevation of 1594.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of T10N R2E SECS 20 21 28 29 — NGS FO1280 — Albuquerque, US?

The position of T10N R2E SECS 20 21 28 29 — NGS FO1280 — Albuquerque, US in WGS84 is 35.072908°, -106.745054° (decimal), or 35° 4′ 22.47″ N, 106° 44′ 42.20″ 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.