DUNKIRK LT ECC - Dunkirk, New York
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Szuchie
N 42° 29.631 W 079° 21.233
17T E 635269 N 4705923
This U.S. Geodetic & Survey triangulation disk is located on the Point Gratiot Lighthouse in Dunkirk, New York.
Waymark Code: WMEYBM
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 07/22/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Ernmark
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This U.S. Geodetic & Survey triangulation disk is located on the Point Gratiot Lighthouse in Dunkirk, New York. This disk, and it's two accompanying reference markers (RM #1 and RM #2) are cemented to the concrete steel deck right below the light on the lighthouse.

The triangulation disk and the two reference marks were accessed during a guided tour of the lighthouse - which took visitors up to the steel deck. The price for the tours at this time are $7 per person.

The disk and two reference marks are in good condition, and stamped with the date: 1972.
Condition: Mark found in good condition

Designation: DUNKIRK LT ECC

Benchmark Agency: U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey

Monumentation type: TRIANGULATION STATION Disk

County: Chautauqua

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

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NGS PID: NC1759

Benchmark Agency (if other): Not listed

Monumentation type (if other): Not listed

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

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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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