U.S. C&G Survey Benchmark J107 - Florence Junction, AZ
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member rjmcdonough1
N 33° 17.228 W 111° 19.748
12S E 469353 N 3683167
This benchmark is located on the northwest corner of the Queen Creek Bridge near Florence Junction, AZ
Waymark Code: WMYC9G
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 05/28/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Ernmark
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The historic Queen Creek Bridge is a concrete structure dating to 1916. This dark metal disk is embedded in the concrete of the footing on the northwest side. Around the outside of the disk is U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Benchmark. Within that is Elev. Feet Above Mean Sea Level. Then $250 Fine or imprisonment for disturbing this mark. In the center is J107 above 1935. The mark is located approximately 350 feet southeast of the middle of the intersection of El Camino Viejo and Silver King Road. It sits just at the beginning of the north side balustrade beside the road.
Condition: Mark found in good condition

Designation: J107

Benchmark Agency: U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey

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

County: Pinal 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

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

Visit Instructions:
  1. A closeup photo of the mark taken by you is required.
  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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