V 26 — NGS FO0263 — Sandoval County, US

USNGStrigunknown#3988
Latitude
35.231944°
Longitude
-106.584444°
Ortho h
1530.08 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's horizontal control network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Trig stations serve as monumented reference points used to support surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across regional and national scales. Located in Sandoval County, New Mexico, at coordinates 35.23194°N, 106.58444°W, this point contributes to the spatial reference system that enables precise positioning work throughout the region. Triangulation stations like this one are typically established at elevated or otherwise strategically visible locations to facilitate sightline observations between multiple control points. Professional surveyors rely on the NGS network to tie local surveys to the national datum. Verification and documentation of benchmark positions remains essential for maintaining the integrity and utility of the control network, particularly as land development, infrastructure projects, and scientific applications depend upon accurate horizontal positioning. Regular assessment of such monuments helps ensure their continued reliability for future surveying activities.

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V 26 — NGS FO0263 — Sandoval County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3988 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1530.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 35.231944°, -106.584444°, corresponding to 35° 13′ 55.00″ N, 106° 35′ 4.00″ 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 V 26 — NGS FO0263 — Sandoval County, 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)35.231944, -106.584444
WGS84 (DMS)35° 13′ 55.00″ N, 106° 35′ 4.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1530.08 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
F 438 — NGS FO0874 — Sandoval County, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
US 85 N7 — NGS FO1177 — Sandoval County, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
5016.74 — NGS FO0269 — Sandoval County, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
US 85 N8 — NGS FO1142 — Sandoval County, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
2890 — NGS FO0264 — Sandoval County, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I25 8 — NGS FO1139 — Sandoval County, US
1.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is V 26 — NGS FO0263 — Sandoval County, US?

V 26 — NGS FO0263 — Sandoval County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3988 and sits at an elevation of 1530.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of V 26 — NGS FO0263 — Sandoval County, US?

The position of V 26 — NGS FO0263 — Sandoval County, US in WGS84 is 35.231944°, -106.584444° (decimal), or 35° 13′ 55.00″ N, 106° 35′ 4.00″ 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.