Hydrographic Service Canada 8909206
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member 3Drifters
N 49° 42.720 W 054° 18.144
21U E 694469 N 5510103
Benchmark located above the town of Fogo at the peak of Brimstone head.
Waymark Code: WM987J
Location: Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Date Posted: 07/12/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member PeterNoG
Views: 12

Located in the province of NL. Travel to the island of Fogo on the North Coast of the island of Newfoundland. Ferry ride required. From the town there is a large headland overlooking the town with a walking trail to the top. Follow the trail up Brimstone head and at the top there is an observation platform. Located on the southern side of the platform is the benchmark embeded in the rock.

View from this area is spectacular and scenery on the island of Fogo amazing. This position is listed as one of the four corners of the flat world.
Unique Designation: STON 8909206

Marker Type: Survey Disk

Condition: Slightly Damaged

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