USGS 15WS, Oregon
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Volcanoguy
N 43° 44.001 W 121° 01.070
10T E 659629 N 4844166
#15 in a series of 20 benchmarks set in 1977 by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Waymark Code: WME5D
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 06/03/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member seventhings
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Set in 1977 by U.S. Geological Survey, marked 15WS, elev. 5012. This benchmark is located along Rd. 18 at M.P. 27.80 at the junction with Rd. 1845. The benchmark is about 50 feet west of Rd. 18 centerline and about 40 feet south of Rd. 1845 centerline. Cap has been damaged and bent by gunfire.
Condition: Mark found in poor condition

Designation: 15WS

Benchmark Agency: U.S. Geological Survey

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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