Danvers-Topsfield-Wenham (D-T-W)
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member bctrail
N 42° 36.749 W 070° 55.868
19T E 341608 N 4719590
A granite post marking the three way junction point of the boundary lines between the towns of Danvers, Topsfield, and Wenham, Essex County, Massachusetts.It is at the intersection of Routes 35 and 97.
Waymark Code: WM6Y80
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 08/04/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member stvanme
Views: 5

This is one of many granite posts used to mark the "corner" points on the boundary lines between towns in Massachusetts, in this case, the Towns of Danvers, Topsfield, and Wenham. The letters "D" (for Danvers), "T" (for Topsfield), and "W" (for Wenham) are inscribed on three sides. It is approximately eight inches square and one foot high.

The marker is near the intersection of Route 35 and Route 97.

The next adjacent marker heading northeast is Topsfield-Wenham 4 (T-W4), 1941 feet.
The next adjacent marker heading south is Danvers-Wenham 1 WM (D-W1 WM), about 1/4 mile.
The next adjacent marker heading west is Danvers-Topsfield 1 (D-T1), about 100 yards.
Monumentation Type: Stone post

Monument Category: County/Municipal boundary marker

Accessible to general public: yes

Monument Website: [Web Link]

County: Essex County

USGS Quad: Salem

Other Coordinates: N 42° 36.746 W 070° 55.867

Other Coordinates details:
MassHighway Town Corners Data Sheet, Massachusetts State Plane Coordinate System of 1983. Corner : DANVERS-TOPSFIELD-WENHAM Designation: D-T-W


Monumentation Type (if other): Not listed

Monument Category (if other): Not listed

Explain Non-Public access: Not listed

Historical significance: Not listed

NGS PID: Not listed

Approximate date of monument: Not listed

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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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