Benchmark EL0235 - Ada, OK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member hamquilter
N 34° 46.396 W 096° 40.633
14S E 712561 N 3850357
This benchmark is imbeded in the block wall of the U.S. Post Office and Courthouse in Ada.
Waymark Code: WMRZAR
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 08/27/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Ernmark
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This benchmark reads "U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey / A57 / 1934" It is located on the northeast corner of the U.S. Post Office and Courthouse buiding at 131 E. 12th Street, just above the cornerstone.

The CGS listing for this benchmark reads:
01/01/1934 by CGS (MONUMENTED)
DESCRIBED BY COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY 1934 AT ADA. AT ADA SET VERTICAL, IN THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF ADA FEDERAL BUILDING, AT THE CORNER OF RENNIE AND EAST TWELFTH STREETS. 13 INCHES WEST OF THE CORNER, AND 4 INCHES ABOVE CORNER STONE. 4 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND.
Condition: Mark found in good condition

Designation: A57

Benchmark Agency: U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey

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

County: Pontotoc County

USGS 7.5' Topographic Quadrangle Name (optional): Ardmore

Find type: Found by luck/skill/knowledge

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NGS PID: EL0235

Benchmark Agency (if other): Not listed

Monumentation type (if other): Not listed

Special category (optional): Not listed

Special Category (if other): Not listed

Local database's URL (optional): Not listed
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