As described by the National Geodetic Survey in 1974 (although apparently already placed in 1935, per the actual markings on the disk):
"1.2 MI N FROM BROOKSHIRE.
0.2 MILE WEST ALONG THE MISSOURI, KANSAS AND TEXAS RAILROAD OF TEXAS FROM THE STATION AT BROOKSHIRE, THENCE NORTH 0.15 MILE ON STATE ROADS 359 AND 362 TO A ROAD FORK, FOLLOW RIGHT FORK FM 362 NORTHERLY 0.9 MILE TO THE MARK ON THE RIGHT, 49 FEET EAST OF THE CENTER OF THE ROAD, 18 FEET NORTH OF THE CENTER OF A FIELD ENTRANCE, 7 FEET NORTH OF A FENCE CORNER, 5 FEET NORTH OF A POWER POLE, 1 FOOT WEST OF THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY FENCE LINE, 1.4 FEET SOUTH OF A METAL WITNESS POST, AND SET IN THE TOP OF A ROUND CONCRETE MONUMENT WHICH PROJECTS 10-INCHES"
The NGS description is pretty accurate and should definitely assist future seekers in finding this benchmark -- alternatively, one can use the gallery images for any future attempt at actual recovery.
The NGS' original 1974 coordinates, however, were a little off (as is to be expected, it happens all the time with older benchmarks). The NGS reported it at "N 29° 48.050 W 095° 57.383" back in 1974, but apparently the most recent associated NGS Data Sheet now reports it as "N 29 48 04.45 W 095 57 23.09" (i.e. "N 29° 48.074 W 095° 57.385"), which is VERY close to my personal readings as well -- as measured within 10' accuracy and 10+ reading averages.
Below are some additional facts, per the NGS database (with some editing for length): (
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AW4634 DESIGNATION - BROOKSHIRE RM 5
AW4634 PID - AW4634
AW4634 STATE/COUNTY- TX/WALLER
AW4634 COUNTRY - US
AW4634 USGS QUAD - BROOKSHIRE (1980)
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AW4634 *CURRENT SURVEY CONTROL
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AW4634* NAD 83(1986) POSITION- 29 48 04.45 (N) 095 57 23.09 (W) HD_HELD1
AW4634* NAVD 88 ORTHO HEIGHT - 51.01 (+/-2cm) 167.4 (feet) VERTCON
AW4634 ______________________________________________________________________
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AW4634_MARKER: DR = REFERENCE MARK DISK
AW4634_SETTING: 7 = SET IN TOP OF CONCRETE MONUMENT
AW4634_SP_SET: SET IN TOP OF CONCRETE MONUMENT
AW4634_STAMPING: BROOKSHIRE 1935 NO 5 1974
AW4634_MAGNETIC: N = NO MAGNETIC MATERIAL
AW4634_STABILITY: C = MAY HOLD, BUT OF TYPE COMMONLY SUBJECT TO
AW4634+STABILITY: SURFACE MOTION
AW4634_SATELLITE: THE SITE LOCATION WAS REPORTED AS SUITABLE FOR
AW4634+SATELLITE: SATELLITE OBSERVATIONS - October 16, 2004
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AW4634 HISTORY - Date Condition Report By
AW4634 HISTORY - 1974 MONUMENTED NGS
AW4634 HISTORY - 19921107 GOOD USPSQD
AW4634 HISTORY - 20041016 GOOD USPSQD