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Fort Union Vertical Monument - Waltrous, NM - U.S. Historic Survey Stones and Monuments on Waymarking.com
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Fort Union Vertical Monument - Waltrous, NM
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U.S. Historic Survey Stones and Monuments
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N 35° 54.410 W 105° 00.807
13S E 498786 N 3973615
This small obelisk is located on the grounds of the historic Fort Union near Waltrous, NM
Waymark Code:
WMW41V
Location:
New Mexico, United States
Date Posted:
07/07/2017
Published By:
PFF
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This small obelisk is located on the grounds of the historic Fort Union. The 2 foot limestone obelisk reads:
6835.423
Above
Tidewater
---*---
Aug. 1867
The picture was taken facing east. To get to the monument, (only available during visiting hours at the Fort and checking in - no fees currently) go through the visitor center and proceed north along the path. Go past the four-way intersection and proceed to the third fort. Turn left at the first path to the left. The historic marker is halfway to the next intersection in its own turnout.
Monumentation Type:
Dressed stone
Monument Category:
other (not included below)
Monument Category (if other):
Vertical Datum
Accessible to general public:
yes
County:
Waltrous, Mora County
USGS Quad:
Fort Union
Approximate date of monument:
01/01/1867
Monumentation Type (if other):
Not listed
Explain Non-Public access:
Not listed
Historical significance:
Not listed
Monument Website:
Not listed
NGS PID:
Not listed
Other Coordinates:
Not Listed
Other Coordinates details:
Not listed
Visit Instructions:
1. A closeup photo of the monument is required.
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2. A 'distant' photo including the monument in the view is highly recommended. Include the compass direction you faced when you took the picture.
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