Colonel Clade Hale Birdseye - Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
N 36° 04.493 W 112° 09.326
12S E 395959 N 3992871
One of a few designated stops in the Grand Canyon National Park that offers some incredible views.
Waymark Code: WMR5GR
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 05/12/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
Views: 11

The marker says "1878-1941 Explorer-Geographer-Surveryor. The first chief topographic engineer of the U.S. Geological Survey 1919-1929 and the First President of the American Society of the Photogrammetry 1934. He headed a Geological Survey expedition through the Grand Canyon in 1933 to acquire information on the hydrology, topography, and geology of the Colorado River. This daring exploration yielded scientific data that contributes to present use of the river's waters for the production of energy and the economic development of several western states"
Type of overlook: Walk by

Picnic tables: no

Benches: yes

Water/restrooms: no

Overlook designation: Designated

Elevation: 7,000.00

View:
Grand Canyon


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