TRANS — NGS FO1274 — Albuquerque, US

USNGStrigunknown#4803
Latitude
35.044620°
Longitude
-106.735354°
Ortho h
1561.40 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 horizontal geodetic positioning across the United States. Located near Albuquerque, New Mexico, at latitude 35.04462° and longitude -106.73535°, this trig point serves as a reference for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects in the region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to create accurate geodetic frameworks through inter-visible point networks. Such benchmarks remain valuable for verifying monument stability, conducting boundary surveys, and maintaining spatial data accuracy. Documentation and periodic re-observation of these control points ensure the reliability of positioning data for professional surveying activities and infrastructure development. Verification of this point's current condition and coordinates contributes to the integrity of the national geodetic datum.

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TRANS — NGS FO1274 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4803 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1561.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 35.044620°, -106.735354°, corresponding to 35° 2′ 40.63″ N, 106° 44′ 7.28″ 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 TRANS — NGS FO1274 — 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)35.044620, -106.735354
WGS84 (DMS)35° 2′ 40.63″ N, 106° 44′ 7.28″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1561.40 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 7 — NGS FO1266 — Albuquerque, US
2.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NM 45 6 — NGS FO1270 — Albuquerque, US
2.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NM 45 8 — NGS FO1265 — Albuquerque, US
2.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RADIO RM 2 — NGS FO0321 — Albuquerque, US
2.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RADIO 2 — NGS FO1358 — Albuquerque, US
2.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RADIO — NGS FO0319 — Albuquerque, US
2.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is TRANS — NGS FO1274 — Albuquerque, US?

TRANS — NGS FO1274 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4803 and sits at an elevation of 1561.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of TRANS — NGS FO1274 — Albuquerque, US?

The position of TRANS — NGS FO1274 — Albuquerque, US in WGS84 is 35.044620°, -106.735354° (decimal), or 35° 2′ 40.63″ N, 106° 44′ 7.28″ 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.