Benchmark BM NO.1 - Dauphin Island, Alabama
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member theHostas
N 30° 14.974 W 088° 04.530
16R E 396527 N 3346929
A Benchmark located on Dauphin Island, Alabama.
Waymark Code: WM10CJC
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 04/14/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Ernmark
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This Benchmark can be found on the grounds of Fort Gaines on Dauphin Island, Alabama. There is no need to enter the Fort for this Benchmark. It is located inside the gate on the Northeast corner of the property. Located Battery Terrret and climb the stairs and the Benchmark is located on a flat cement pad.
Condition: Mark found in good condition

Designation: BM NO. 1

Benchmark Agency: U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey

Monumentation type: BENCH MARK (or B.M.) Disk

Find type: Found by luck/skill/knowledge

Benchmark Agency (if other): Not listed

Monumentation type (if other): Not listed

County: Not listed

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Visit Instructions:
  1. A closeup photo of the mark taken by you is required.
  2. A 'distant' photo including the mark in the view is highly recommended. Include the compass direction you faced when you took the picture.
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