SCVWD BM 271, Santa Clara Ca
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member WalruZ
N 37° 24.564 W 121° 57.624
10S E 592002 N 4140797
A benchmark where Tasman Dr crosses the Guadalupe river
Waymark Code: WM11GR
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 12/14/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Black Dog Trackers
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Tasman drive bridges the Guadalupe river, and there on the south side of the bridge is Santa Clara Valley Water District benchmark 271

It's pretty easy to spot really...

This is the view West down Tasman towards Great America parkway

note the electric trolly wires overhead in the median.

This is the view of the river from the bridge...

Condition: Mark found in good condition

Designation: BM 271 R 1994

Benchmark Agency: Not listed

Monumentation type: Disk (unspecified type)

County: Santa Clara

USGS 7.5' Topographic Quadrangle Name (optional): USGS MILPITAS (CA)

Special category (optional): Not listed

Find type: Found by luck/skill/knowledge

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Benchmark Agency (if other): Not listed

Monumentation type (if other): Not listed

Special Category (if other): Not listed

NGS PID: Not listed

Local database's URL (optional): Not listed
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