U.S. Geological Survey Benchmark
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Manville Possum
N 36° 15.397 W 082° 06.280
17S E 400760 N 4012977
A 1934 FH 8 U.S. Geological Survey Benchmark mounted in a boulder.
Waymark Code: WM8TDR
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 05/10/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Ernmark
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Benchmark is seated in the top of a boulder at the first creek crossing of Laurel Fork creek on the Laruel Fork Trail #39 in Dennis Cove, about eight feet above the water level.
Condition: Mark found in good condition

Designation: FH8 (Dated 1934)

Benchmark Agency: U.S. Geological Survey

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

County: Carter County, Hampton, Tn.

Find type: Found by luck/skill/knowledge

Benchmark Agency (if other): Not listed

Monumentation type (if other): Not listed

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