Mineral Survey Marker 3886 - Apache Junction, AZ
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member rjmcdonough1
N 33° 27.471 W 111° 29.312
12S E 454600 N 3702152
This pipe cap marker indicates the corner of a mineral survey claim.
Waymark Code: WMRC3R
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 06/06/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Ernmark
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This grey metal cap, mounted on a pipe sits along side State Road 88 in Apache Junction Arizona. It markers the corner of a mining claim by the Young Mining Company dating to 1924. (visit link)
The cap is stamped across the top MS 3886. On the bottom edge is stamped R L Fannin LS 14177. The middle contains crossed lines with two eights on one side and two W's of the other. RL Fannin LS 14177 refers to a 1987 survey of the claims on behalf of Ronnie Fannin. (visit link)
The marker is located approximately 188 feet west of the western edge of State Road 88 at an angle of 90.06 degrees. It is at the intersection of two fence lines.
Condition: Mark found in good condition

Designation: MS 3886 R L Fannin LS 14177 The middle contains crossed lines with two eights on one side and two W's of the other

Benchmark Agency: other (not included below)

Benchmark Agency (if other): Arizona Geological Survey

Monumentation type: Pipe Cap

County: City of Apache Junction, Pinal County

USGS 7.5' Topographic Quadrangle Name (optional): Mesa

Find type: Found by luck/skill/knowledge

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

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  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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