USDI NPS benchmark 'ST X' in Badlands NP
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Zaphody3k
N 43° 45.122 W 101° 55.840
14T E 264055 N 4848506
This benchmark is found in the Badlands National Park, near the Ben Reifel Visitor's Center and park HQ.
Waymark Code: WMM2RR
Location: South Dakota, United States
Date Posted: 07/10/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Ernmark
Views: 12
Download this waymark:
.GPX File
.LOC File
.KML File (Google Earth)

This benchmark was found roughly mid-way through the Cliff Shelf Nature Trail that begins and ends near the Visitor's Center. It is within sight of the trail.

It is marked USDI and NPS. The letters "ST" can also be made out on the benchmark.

From the Badlands NP website:

Cliff Shelf
0.5 miles/0.8 km (round trip)
Moderate. This loop trail follows boardwalks and climbs stairs through a juniper forest perched along the Badlands Wall. A small pond occasionally exists in the area and draws wildlife, such as deer or bighorn sheep. Climbs approximately 200 feet in elevation. Please stay on the trail.
Condition: Mark found in good condition

Designation: USDI NPS ST X

Benchmark Agency: U.S. Department of Interior - National Park Service

Monumentation type: Disk (unspecified type)

County: Jefferson

USGS 7.5' Topographic Quadrangle Name (optional): Cottonwood SW

Find type: Found by luck/skill/knowledge

Benchmark Agency (if other): Not listed

Monumentation type (if other): 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.
Search for...
Geocaching.com Google Map
Google Maps
MapQuest
Bing Maps
Nearest Waymarks
Nearest U.S. Benchmarks
Nearest Geocaches
Create a scavenger hunt using this waymark as the center point
Recent Visits/Logs:
Date Logged Log User Rating  
chrissyml visited USDI NPS benchmark 'ST X' in Badlands NP 07/19/2022 chrissyml visited it
stevepre2 visited USDI NPS benchmark 'ST X' in Badlands NP 06/11/2021 stevepre2 visited it
icaunais visited USDI NPS benchmark 'ST X' in Badlands NP 09/18/2019 icaunais visited it
Zaphody3k visited USDI NPS benchmark 'ST X' in Badlands NP 06/28/2014 Zaphody3k visited it

View all visits/logs