VULCAN — NGS FO1408 — Albuquerque, US

USNGStrigunknown#4818
Latitude
35.141445°
Longitude
-106.771654°
Ortho h
1839.70 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's classical trig network, which establishes precise horizontal control across the United States. Located near Albuquerque, New Mexico, at coordinates 35.14145°N, 106.77165°W, this benchmark serves as a reference point for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects throughout the region. Trig stations like this one were historically observed and computed to form the foundational framework for accurate positional data. The point's continued documentation and verification remain valuable for maintaining geodetic accuracy, supporting infrastructure development, and enabling consistent spatial reference systems. Modern surveyors and GIS professionals rely on such established control points to ensure the precision and reliability of contemporary measurements and geospatial datasets.

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VULCAN — NGS FO1408 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4818 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1839.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 35.141445°, -106.771654°, corresponding to 35° 8′ 29.20″ N, 106° 46′ 17.96″ 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 VULCAN — NGS FO1408 — 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)35.141445, -106.771654
WGS84 (DMS)35° 8′ 29.20″ N, 106° 46′ 17.96″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1839.70 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
VULCAN RESET 2 — NGS FO1407 — Albuquerque, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N93 C — NGS AC7409 — Albuquerque, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
14 — NGS FO0306 — Albuquerque, US
2.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 225 — NGS FO0310 — Albuquerque, US
5.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
REWARD — NGS FO0817 — Albuquerque, US
6.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I40 21 A — NGS FO1351 — Albuquerque, US
6.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is VULCAN — NGS FO1408 — Albuquerque, US?

VULCAN — NGS FO1408 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4818 and sits at an elevation of 1839.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of VULCAN — NGS FO1408 — Albuquerque, US?

The position of VULCAN — NGS FO1408 — Albuquerque, US in WGS84 is 35.141445°, -106.771654° (decimal), or 35° 8′ 29.20″ N, 106° 46′ 17.96″ 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.