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Description:: This waymark category is for waymarking and logging any benchmarks recovered in the U.S. and other U.S. territories only.

Expanded Description:

This category is for waymarking:

Benchmarks included in the National Geodetic Survey (NGS) geodetic mark database and/or the Geocaching copy of the NGS database.
Disks and other types of geodetic marks that are listed in local benchmark databases on misc. websites.
Benchmarks that you find, including disks that look just like geodetic disks, such as cadastral disks, right of way disks, and boundary marker disks.

Waymarking uses the term "benchmark" to include both bench marks (vertical control) and other geodetic marks (horizontal control), and therefore this category is for waymarking both general types.

This category is fairly strictly limited to disk (and pipe cap and rod) type marks (with a photograph) for fear that too many marks that may appear to be geodetic marks, but are not, might otherwise be included. As of 2/1/2010, the following change is in effect. There are also thousands of survey marks like nails or wood stakes with painted triangles, small round washers, disks less than 2 inches in diameter, survey ribbon, and the like, making it obvious that the marker is a survey point, but this category will not include them. These items that were waymarked prior to 2/1/2010 are grandfathered.

However, non-disk types will be allowed if they are listed in an online database of benchmarks (such as on Geocaching.com) and include objects such as lookout towers, nails, bolts, spires, chiseled squares, etc.

The Agency dropdown menu will grow (manually by the category manager) with mark recoveries.

Instructions for Posting a U.S. Benchmarks Waymark:

As of 2/1/2010, the following change is in effect. There are also thousands of survey marks like nails or wood stakes with painted triangles, small round washers, disks less than 2 inches in diameter, survey ribbon, and the like, making it obvious that the marker is a survey point, but this category will not include them. These items that were waymarked prior to 2/1/2010 are grandfathered.

A closeup photo of the disk is required.
A second photo taken a few feet from the disk with the disk in view is a very welcome addition!
A description of how to locate the disk is required in the Long Description field. This is particularly important for those marks not listed in an online database.
Example: 14 feet NE of a 4-inch oak tree and 7 feet W of the face of the curb of Main Street.
Example: 8 inches inside of the SW corner of the bridge.
Note: Only general detail is required if the position of the disk is made clear in the second photo.
Example: near the NW corner of the intersection of 7th Street and Maple Avenue.
Coordinates based on reading your GPS receiver are required. You must use either NAD83 or WGS84 datum.
If you used an online database to find the mark, use either A or B below as applicable.
1. If you used an online database (Geocaching's, NGS, or a local database) that has an individual URL for each benchmark's datasheet, provide the URL of the benchmark's individual datasheet in the "Web address of this benchmark's datasheet" variable.
2. If you used an online local benchmark database that does not have an individual URL for each benchmark's datasheet, provide the URL of the database in the "Local database's URL" variable.

Instructions for Visiting a Waymark in this Category:

A closeup photo of the mark is required.
A 'distant' photo including the mark in the view is highly recommended. Include the compass direction you faced when you took the picture.

Category Settings:

Waymarks can be added to this category
New waymarks of this category are reviewed by the category group prior to being published
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Variables:

Condition
Designation
Benchmark Agency
Benchmark Agency (if other)
Monumentation type
Monumentation type (if other)
County
USGS Topographic Quadrangle Name
Special category (optional)
Special Category (if other)
Find type
Web address of this benchmark's datasheet (optional)
NGS PID
Local database's URL (optional)

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view gallery 0 km	unlabeled benchmark in U.S. Benchmarks An unlabled benchmark, War Department - Corps of Engineers - U.S. Army, at northeast abutment of one-lane bridge crossing the spillway on the east side of the Townshend Dam. posted by: Jay-7 location: Vermont date approved: 4/14/2012 last visited: never
view gallery NW0.2 km	RICK in U.S. Benchmarks A Corps of Engineers - U.S. Army survey mark with the station name "RICK" posted by: Jay-7 location: Vermont date approved: 4/13/2012 last visited: never
view gallery SE10.1 km	Putney Mountain, Vermont in U.S. Benchmarks At the top of Putney Mt. posted by: Nislick location: Vermont date approved: 10/1/2007 last visited: never
view gallery SE22.5 km	NHDPWH - 087-0130 - Chesterfield, NH in U.S. Benchmarks A bench mark disk from the New Hampshire Department of Public Works and Highways (NHDPWH) located in Chesterfield, NH at the old United States Navy Seabees Bridge. posted by: king.hubi location: New Hampshire date approved: 7/11/2010 last visited: never
view gallery SE25.4 km	Riverview 1996 in U.S. Benchmarks This benchmark disk is easily found on the concrete sidewalk leading to the pedestrian walkway of the Brattleboro-Hinsdale bridge over the Connecticut River, and by the Riverview Cafe. posted by: NorStar location: Vermont date approved: 4/9/2008 last visited: 8/16/2009
view gallery SE26.4 km	MAGNETIC STATION (USC&GS, Chesterfield, NH) in U.S. Benchmarks A USC&GS magnetic station disk, located in Chesterfield, NH. The NHDOT ID# is 87-0240. posted by: NH2beers location: New Hampshire date approved: 2/19/2012 last visited: never
view gallery NW27.4 km	Prospect Rock overlook, near Manchester Vermont in U.S. Benchmarks At an rocky overlook in Green Mountain state park, overlooking Manchester, Vermont. posted by: Vermonthermit location: Vermont date approved: 9/18/2009 last visited: 11/7/2012
view gallery SE39.4 km	Blank Disk (NHDPW&H, Keene, NH) in U.S. Benchmarks A NH DPW&H triangulation disk, located in Keene, NH. posted by: NH2beers location: New Hampshire date approved: 2/19/2012 last visited: never
view gallery E47.2 km	127 0170 in U.S. Benchmarks A New Hampshishire Department of Public Highways (NHDPWH) standard disk set in the top of a low bedrock outcropping. posted by: Jay-7 location: New Hampshire date approved: 12/10/2011 last visited: never
view gallery NE53.3 km	Survey Disk - Cornish Bridge - Cornish, NH in U.S. Benchmarks This disk installed on the New Hampshire side of the bridge is actually on New Hampshire ground, by the famous Cornish-Windsor covered bridge over the Connecticut River. posted by: NorStar location: Vermont date approved: 9/26/2012 last visited: never
view gallery E53.3 km	425 0150 in U.S. Benchmarks A New Hampshire Department of Transporation survey marker located near a historic double stone arch bridge near the Stoddard/Antrim town line on NH Route 9. posted by: Jay-7 location: New Hampshire date approved: 6/24/2012 last visited: never
view gallery E55.5 km	MZ0009: D 12 1935 (USC&GS/NGS, Harrisville, NH) in U.S. Benchmarks A USC&GS standard bench mark disk, located in Harrisville, NH. The NGS PID# is MZ0009. The NHDOT ID# is 205-0050. posted by: NH2beers location: New Hampshire date approved: 4/9/2012 last visited: never
view gallery E55.7 km	25 DVH 1980 (USDI, Hancock, NH) in U.S. Benchmarks A USDI standard disk, located in Hancock, NH. The NHDOT ID# is 201-0150. posted by: NH2beers location: New Hampshire date approved: 4/9/2012 last visited: never
view gallery E56.3 km	EM-90 1976 (USACE, Harrisville, NH) in U.S. Benchmarks A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers survey mark, located in Harrisville, NH. posted by: NH2beers location: New Hampshire date approved: 4/9/2012 last visited: never
view gallery E57.3 km	EM-93 1976 (USACE, Harrisville, NH) in U.S. Benchmarks A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers survey disk, located in Harrisville, NH. posted by: NH2beers location: New Hampshire date approved: 4/9/2012 last visited: never
view gallery E57.3 km	EM-94 1976 (USACE, Harrisville, NH) in U.S. Benchmarks A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers survey disk, located in Harrisville, NH. posted by: NH2beers location: New Hampshire date approved: 4/9/2012 last visited: never
view gallery E57.5 km	MZ0008: MAC 36 1925 (USGS/NGS, Hancock, NH) in U.S. Benchmarks A USGS standard bench mark disk, located in Hancock, NH. The NGS PID# is MZ0008. The NHDOT ID# is 201-0020. posted by: NH2beers location: New Hampshire date approved: 4/9/2012 last visited: never
view gallery E57.5 km	MZ0007: C 12 1935 (USC&GS/NGS, Hancock, NH) in U.S. Benchmarks A USG&GS standard bench mark disk, located in Hancock, NH. The NGS PID# is MZ0007. The NHDOT ID# is 201-0010. posted by: NH2beers location: New Hampshire date approved: 4/9/2012 last visited: never
view gallery E57.8 km	R 22 1931 (USGS, Dublin, NH) in U.S. Benchmarks A USGS standard bench mark disk, located in Dublin, NH. The NHDOT ID# is 127-0040. posted by: NH2beers location: New Hampshire date approved: 3/1/2012 last visited: never
view gallery E58.6 km	MAC 37 1925 (USGS, Hancock, NH) in U.S. Benchmarks A USGS standard bench mark disk, located at the Hancock train depot, in Hancock, NH. The NHDOT ID# is 201-0030. posted by: NH2beers location: New Hampshire date approved: 7/6/2011 last visited: never
view gallery E58.6 km	MY2227: B 12 1935 (USC&GS/NGS, Hancock, NH) in U.S. Benchmarks A USC&GS standard bench mark disk, located in Hancock, NH. The NGS PID# is MY2227. The NHDOT ID# is 201-0100. posted by: NH2beers location: New Hampshire date approved: 7/14/2011 last visited: never
view gallery E59.1 km	EM-135 1976 (USACE, Hancock, NH) in U.S. Benchmarks A USACE disk, located in Hancock, NH. posted by: NH2beers location: New Hampshire date approved: 4/9/2012 last visited: never
view gallery E59.2 km	99 ATA 1951 (USGS, Hancock, NH) in U.S. Benchmarks A USGS standard bench mark disk, located in Hancock, NH. The NHDOT ID# is 201-0040. posted by: NH2beers location: New Hampshire date approved: 4/9/2012 last visited: never
view gallery E60 km	127 0160 in U.S. Benchmarks A State of New Hampshire Department of Public Works and Highways benchmark on the north side NH Route 101 just west of the border between Dublin and Peterborough. posted by: Jay-7 location: New Hampshire date approved: 5/7/2012 last visited: never
view gallery E61.3 km	MY2226: A 12 1935 (USC&GS/NGS, Hancock, NH) in U.S. Benchmarks A USC&GS standard bench mark disk, located in Hancock, NH. The NGS PID# is MY2226. The NHDOT ID# is 201-0090. posted by: NH2beers location: New Hampshire date approved: 7/11/2011 last visited: never

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