J1026 2010 - Geodetic Control Mark
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Carlos and the Crew
N 18° 20.479 W 066° 59.349
19Q E 712495 N 2029121
National Geodetic Survey - Geodetic Control Mark located at the town of San Sebastián, Puerto Rico.
Waymark Code: WMAVVH
Location: Puerto Rico
Date Posted: 02/28/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Ernmark
Views: 9

Found this benchmark while looking for a geocache in the area. It is located near a statue/monument of a heifer (young female cow). The town is home to "Festival de la novilla" (Heifer Festival).
Benchmark is located near the safety rail on the sidewalk. Can be seen at plain sight.
Condition: Mark found in good condition

Designation: J1026 2010

Benchmark Agency: National Geodetic Survey

Benchmark Agency (if other): NOAA

Monumentation type: Disk (unspecified type)

County: San Sebastián, PR

Find type: Found by luck/skill/knowledge

Monumentation type (if other): Not listed

USGS 7.5' Topographic Quadrangle Name (optional): Not listed

Special category (optional): Not listed

Special Category (if other): Not listed

Web address of this benchmark's datasheet (optional): Not listed

NGS PID: Not listed

Local database's URL (optional): Not listed

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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