2061- 384 BM (D 4) , Route 66, Erick, Oklahoma, USA. - U.S. Benchmarks on Waymarking.com

The perfect location for a Geodetic Survey 'Bench Mark' Located on a Museum focusing on the history of measurement of the 100th Meridian, & the 35th parallel.

The marker is just off ground level, to the left of the Museum front entrance.

The only stamped markings evident on the BM are the figures 2061-384.

Information on the Building & Museum:
This oddball Museum, is housed in the recently refurbished, substantial, former First National Bank building, that stands alongside an old alignment of US-66, that used to pass through downtown Erick, The road is now sign posted as "Historic Route 66".

The Museum features mostly Cultural History dedicated to the presentation of 100th Meridian Line, from prehistoric time, to present day. They also feature Route 66, & the 35 parallel

100th Meridian Museum:
"Dedicated to the presentation of 100th Meridian Line, which has served as an often disputed international and, later, state boundary for the past 166 years. Special emphasis is placed on the many surveys that were made on the line, and the land disputes arising from them. Exhibits depict life along the 100th Meridian from prehistoric time through early day Erick. They also feature Route 66." Text Source: (visit link)

"As a state Oklahoma is a child among older states, being only thirty-seven years old in November, 1944. But as a geographical area of great historical significance its story antedates that of many older states. Its history can largely be written around the story of its boundaries. For 100 years prior to statehood events of profound significance were taking shape, north, south, east and west of Oklahoma, each of which affected the final shape the state would take." Text Source: (visit link)

Street Address:
Sheb Wooley Ave & Roger Miller Blvd, (Former U.S.66 Hwy) Erick, Oklahoma, USA.

Condition: Mark found in good condition Designation: D 4 Benchmark Agency: U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey Monumentation type: BENCH MARK (or B.M.) Disk County: Erick USGS 7.5' Topographic Quadrangle Name (optional): Erick Find type: Found by luck/skill/knowledge Web address of this benchmark's datasheet (optional): [Web Link] NGS PID: FK0427 Local database's URL (optional): [Web Link] Benchmark Agency (if other): Not listed Monumentation type (if other): Not listed Special category (optional): Not listed Special Category (if other): Not listed

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