LX1880: W 54 1984 (NGS, Ridgefield, CT) - U.S. Benchmarks on Waymarking.com

A NGS vertical mark, located on a bridge on U.S. Route 7 (Ethan Allen Highway), in Ridgefield, CT. NGS description is as follows:

DESCRIBED BY NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY 1984 2.8 KM (1.75 MI) SE FROM RIDGEFIELD. 2.8 KM (1.75 MI) SOUTHEAST ALONG U.S. HIGHWAY 7 FROM THE JUNCTION OF STATE HIGHWAY 35 IN RIDGEFIELD TO THE MARK ON THE LEFT, IN TOP OF THE NORTHEAST ABUTMENT OF HIGHWAY BRIDGE 537 OVER THE NORWALK RIVER, 7.31 METERS (24.0 FT) NORTHEAST OF THE CENTERLINE OF THE HIGHWAY, 0.40 METER (1.3 FT) NORTHEAST OF THE NORTHEAST STEEL BRIDGE RAILING. THE MARK IS 0.61 METERS E FROM A WITNESS POST. THE MARK IS ABOVE LEVEL WITH HIGHWAY.

The mark is easy to find. The witness post is clearly visible at the bridge.

WARNING: This roadway is heavily traveled and is hazardous. If traveling by vehicle, park off the road on the northbound side of the highway just south of the bridge. Be safe.

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Condition: Mark found in good condition Designation: W 54 1984 Benchmark Agency: National Geodetic Survey Monumentation type: Vertical Control Mark County: Fairfield USGS 7.5' Topographic Quadrangle Name (optional): Bethel Find type: Found by luck/skill/knowledge Web address of this benchmark's datasheet (optional): [Web Link] NGS PID: LX1880 Benchmark Agency (if other): Not listed Monumentation type (if other): Not listed Special category (optional): Not listed Special Category (if other): Not listed Local database's URL (optional): Not listed

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