Bureau of Reclamation/CAP Benchmark - Mesa, Arizona
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member rjmcdonough1
N 33° 30.341 W 111° 41.067
12S E 436428 N 3707558
This benchmark indicates a survey point along the CAP Canal in Mesa, Arizona.
Waymark Code: WMQ5MB
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 12/24/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Ernmark
Views: 7

This survey benchmark denotes the edge of the CAP canal as it passes under Power Road. The benchmark is one of two located on the Northwestern edge of the intersection of Power Road and the Central Arizona Project Canal. The marker is embedded in a concrete collar. Around the outside edge is stamped U.S. Department of the Interior B.M. Inside of that is Bureau of Reclamation Unlawful to Disturb. There are no other numbers on the benchmark. The benchmark is located approximately 58 feet West of the Western edge of Power Road and 163 feet North of the Northern edge of the canal. It is atop a small hill in an area used for parking for hiking an biking.
Condition: Mark found in good condition

Designation: U.S. Department of the Interior B.M. Bureau of Reclamation Unlawful to Disturb

Benchmark Agency: Bureau of Reclamation

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

County: Maricopa

USGS 7.5' Topographic Quadrangle Name (optional): Mesa

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.
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