9197-1979 - Fernie, BC
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member T0SHEA
N 49° 30.222 W 115° 03.872
11U E 640127 N 5485252
This is a gravity net station, monumented in the cenotaph at the courthouse, Fourth Avenue and Fourth Street.
Waymark Code: WMY9CK
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 05/14/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member PeterNoG
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The station was monumented in the top of the base of the cenotaph, at the centre of the rear (west) side. It is marked NATIONAL GRAVITY NET STATION DU RESEAU GRAVIMETRIQUE NATIONAL.

From NRCAN:
Name - FERNIE
Province - BC
Unique Number - 9197-1979
Description - WAR MEMORIAL
Last Inspection- 10/1979

The station is located on the NW side of war memorial monument for the dead of the 1st great world war from Fernie and district on the NW side of the 4th Ave. in front of the courthouse. The position is marked by an aluminum disc.
Unique Designation: 9197-1979

Marker Type: Other

Condition: Good
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