USGS 21WS 1977 - Oregon
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Volcanoguy
N 43° 50.361 W 121° 03.032
10T E 656719 N 4855877
U.S. Geological Survey benchmark 21WS.
Waymark Code: WMQ33M
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 12/09/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Ernmark
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Benchmark set by U.S. Geological Survey in 1977. The benchmark is located 1.5 miles south of Evans Well along Rd. 2016 and 200 feet west of centerline. The cap is set on the east side of a basalt outcrop about 2 ft above surrounding ground.
From 1977 USGS MONUMENTATION NOTES: China Hat Guard Station, 10.6 mi N. of along FS Rd. 1821, thence 4.2 mi N. along FS Rd. 2023; 198 ft W. rd. W.; on east side of basalt formation, 2 ft above ground, 1 ft SW. of witness sign wedged in rock; standard tablet stamped “21WS 1977 4541”.
Condition: Mark found in good condition

Designation: 21WS

Benchmark Agency: U.S. Department of Interior Geological Survey

Monumentation type: BENCH MARK (or B.M.) Disk

County: Deschutes

USGS 7.5' Topographic Quadrangle Name (optional): Evans Well

Find type: Location information obtained from the USGS was used

Benchmark Agency (if other): Not listed

Monumentation type (if other): Not listed

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