US 85 N3 — NGS FO1117 — Albuquerque, US

USNGStrigunknown#4275
Latitude
35.207364°
Longitude
-106.611949°
Ortho h
1526.44 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the fundamental horizontal geodetic control infrastructure for the United States. Located near Albuquerque, New Mexico at coordinates 35.20736°N, 106.61195°W, this trig point serves as a reference for surveying and mapping activities across the region. Triangulation stations like this one were historically established to create interconnected networks of precisely positioned points, enabling surveyors to conduct accurate measurements for boundary determination, infrastructure development, and cartographic purposes. Modern verification and documentation of existing benchmark locations remains valuable for validating historical survey work and supporting contemporary positioning efforts, particularly in areas where high-precision reference points are essential for professional surveying operations. The preservation of accurate records for stations within the NGS network supports continuity of geodetic control across generations of survey work.

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US 85 N3 — NGS FO1117 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4275 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1526.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 35.207364°, -106.611949°, corresponding to 35° 12′ 26.51″ N, 106° 36′ 43.02″ 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 US 85 N3 — NGS FO1117 — 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)35.207364, -106.611949
WGS84 (DMS)35° 12′ 26.51″ N, 106° 36′ 43.02″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1526.44 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
US 85 N2 — NGS FO1103 — Albuquerque, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
US 85 N4 — NGS FO1141 — Albuquerque, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ALAMEDA RAD KOB TALLER MAST — NGS FO1122 — Albuquerque, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ALAMEDA RAD KOB WEST MAST — NGS FO1106 — Albuquerque, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ALAMEDA RAD KOB EAST MAST — NGS FO1132 — Albuquerque, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
US 85 N5 — NGS FO1153 — Albuquerque, US
0.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is US 85 N3 — NGS FO1117 — Albuquerque, US?

US 85 N3 — NGS FO1117 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4275 and sits at an elevation of 1526.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of US 85 N3 — NGS FO1117 — Albuquerque, US?

The position of US 85 N3 — NGS FO1117 — Albuquerque, US in WGS84 is 35.207364°, -106.611949° (decimal), or 35° 12′ 26.51″ N, 106° 36′ 43.02″ 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.