Wells NERR - Wells Reserve - Wells, ME
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N 43° 20.217 W 070° 33.032
19T E 374310 N 4799400
This benchmark located by a flag pole within Wells Reserve is part of a series of commemorative disks issued by NOAA for National Estuarian Research Reserves
Waymark Code: WMPP4D
Location: Maine, United States
Date Posted: 09/29/2015
Views: 2
In Wells, within Wells Reserve, is this benchmark disk issued by NOAA in cooperation with other entities.
To reach the mark, from U.S. Route 1, take Laudholm Farm Road and follow it to the end (there is a right turn - look for a sign for the Wells Reserve at Lauholm). Park at the parking lot, then walk to the farm house (there is a small admission fee to walk on the property). From there, proceed south east about 100 ft to a flag pole and to the monument about 20 ft west of the base.
The monument is approximately 1 ft in diameter and set in a concrete base, along with the cardinal point letters, N, E, S, and W. On the face, the main design is the NOAA logo, with an abstract of marsh grass on the left and a wave representing water. Below the wave is the following text:
"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Estuarine Research Reserve System
National Geodetic Survey"
In the center is a triangle survey mark.
This is an unusual mark. For its 200th Anniversary, NOAA had issued and installed several styles of survey disks. The page link included below is for the series that this mark is part of, the National Estuarine Research Reserves (NERR). This disk was installed in 2004. I do not see this disk in the NGS database.
The mark is in good condition. There is some chipping at the bottom of the design, and general abrasions all around. Also, the letter W still retains some of the original yellow paint.
Condition: Mark found in good condition
Designation: -blank-
Benchmark Agency: other (not included below)
Benchmark Agency (if other): NOAA and Others
Monumentation type: Survey Mark
County: Wells, York County
USGS 7.5' Topographic Quadrangle Name (optional): Wells, ME
Special category (optional): Not listed
Find type: Found by luck/skill/knowledge
Local database's URL (optional): [Web Link]
Monumentation type (if other): Not listed
Special Category (if other): Not listed
Web address of this benchmark's datasheet (optional): Not listed
NGS PID: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
- A closeup photo of the mark taken by you is required.
- A 'distant' photo including the mark in the view is highly recommended. Include the compass direction you faced when you took the picture.
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