Arizona Hwy. Dept. Center St./Crosscut canal Elevation Mark - Mesa, AZ
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member rjmcdonough1
N 33° 26.208 W 111° 49.867
12S E 422744 N 3700021
This benchmark notes the elevation where Center St. crosses over the Crosscut Canal in Mesa, Arizona.
Waymark Code: WMRX8T
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 08/16/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Ernmark
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This gold colored metal marker is embedded in the sidewalk on the east side of Center St. just at the southern edge of the canal. Across the top is stamped Arizona Highway Dept. Below that, just visible, is Elev. At the middle is 1256.32 At the bottom is 19768. This appears to be a mis-stamp of the date, 1968. The benchmark is located approximately 6 feet east of the eastern edge of Center Street and 22 feet north of the southern edge of the concrete road bed of the bridge.The Oakland Athletics stadium is immediately northeast of the benchmark and their symbol is painted on the bridge.
Condition: Mark found in good condition

Designation: Arizona Highway Dept. Elev 1256.32 1968

Benchmark Agency: Arizona Highway Dept. (AZ)

Monumentation type: Not labeled BENCH MARK, but with an ELEVATION marked on it

County: City of Mesa Maricopa County

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

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