Monument 22A — Abbotsford, BC
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Dunbar Loop
N 49° 00.143 W 122° 25.140
10U E 542493 N 5427883
When the American and British surveyors were establishing the international boundary between the United States and Canada in the 1850s, little did they know they were 869 feet too far north of the 49th parallel at this point.
Waymark Code: WMGWD3
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 04/15/2013
Views: 8
Between British Columbia's Fraser Valley and Washington's Whatcom County there are several points where the each has roads within a stone's throw apart. This location a few kilometres east of the Aldergrove/Lynden border crossing is one.
In the photo to the left is the Canadian '0' Avenue. To the right is the American Boundary Road.
However a word to the wise. If you come here do not even attempt to cross the border or even stick your hand across the imaginary line. Homeland Security has many patrols in the area and high powered cameras that are constantly watching people attempting to cross illegally.
Type of survey mark: International border survey metal post
What indicators are near the mark to help people identify where it is located?:
Clearly visibly to the south '0' Avenue intersection with Defehr Road.
What property is this mark defining?:
The Canadian / American border
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