SC0997 - NGS K 531, Washington
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N 46° 14.995 W 123° 51.521
10T E 433809 N 5122173
NGS PID SC0997 - NGS K 531
Waymark Code: WM18RG
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 02/25/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Black Dog Trackers
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This benchmark is located on Hwy 401 at the Dismal Nitch Rest Area, 1.2 miles east of the north end of the Astoria-Megler Bridge across the Columbia River. The benchmark is located near the east entrance gate to the rest rear, along the fenceline. This is an NGS vertical control mark, marked K 531 and was set in 1987. NGS PID SC0997 - (visit link)
Condition: Mark found in good condition

Designation: K 531

Benchmark Agency: National Geodetic Survey

Monumentation type: Metal Rod (under a hinged cover)

County: Pacific

USGS 7.5' Topographic Quadrangle Name (optional): Megler

Special category (optional): Not listed

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]

Benchmark Agency (if other): Not listed

Monumentation type (if other): Not listed

Special Category (if other): 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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