USFS 6A, Oregon
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Volcanoguy
N 43° 38.140 W 121° 01.399
10T E 659446 N 4833306
#7 in a series of 9 benchmarks set by the USDA Forest Service in 1929 along or near the Brooks-Scanlon logging railroad grade.
Waymark Code: WME3P
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 06/02/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member seventhings
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Set in 1929 by U.S.Forest Service, marked 6A, elev 5014. This benchmark was set in a rock outcrop east of Rd. 18. At M.P. 35.85 on Rd. 18 turn east onto Rd. 2270 800 to a fenceline and gate. From the gate go about 140 feet northeast to rock outcrop and benchmark.
Condition: Mark found in good condition

Designation: 6A

Benchmark Agency: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Forest Service

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

County: Deschutes

USGS 7.5' Topographic Quadrangle Name (optional): China Hat

Find type: Searched @ "BM" on a topographic map

Benchmark Agency (if other): Not listed

Monumentation type (if other): Not listed

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