GL1425 (OK HIGH PT MON) on Black Mesa - near Kenton, OK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member The Snowdog
N 36° 55.913 W 102° 59.871
13S E 678312 N 4089188
Granite obelisk atop Black Mesa, near Kenton, OK
Waymark Code: WMYQ13
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 07/09/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member NW_history_buff
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This granite obelisk marks the highest point in the state of Oklahoma. The obelisk also houses GL1426, a State of Oklahoma Highways benchmark disk designating the highest point in the state. Both the disk and the monument show that elevation - 4972.97 feet. A "summit log" for visitors to sign is in an ammo can near the obelisk.

The Black Mesa Trailhead is at N 36 57.430 W 102 57.420. There is ample parking and a restroom but no potable water, so make sure you bring plenty of your own. The Black Mesa Trail is eight and a half miles, round trip. While most of the walk is relatively flat and smooth, the third quarter of the trail is rugged and steep. There are benches at the 1-, 2-, and 3-mile marks as well as at the monument. Wildlife is abundant here, including mountain lions, bobcats, and rattlesnakes, so be careful!
Condition: Mark found in good condition

Designation: OK HIGH PT MON

Benchmark Agency: U.S. Geological Survey

Monumentation type: Control Monument, Survey Control, Control Survey

Find type: Coordinates and/or to-reach information from the NGS database (or Geocaching's copy of it) were used

Web address of this benchmark's datasheet (optional): [Web Link]

NGS PID: GL1425

Benchmark Agency (if other): Not listed

Monumentation type (if other): Not listed

County: Not listed

USGS 7.5' Topographic Quadrangle Name (optional): Not listed

Special category (optional): Not listed

Special Category (if other): 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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