61 USGS - Bangor, Maine
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member UMainah
N 44° 48.098 W 068° 46.394
19T E 517934 N 4960940
U.S. Geological Survey Bench Mark Disk marked with 61. The monument date is unknown, but judging by similar disks set in the area, it was most likely monumented around 1900.
Waymark Code: WMJGM7
Location: Maine, United States
Date Posted: 11/16/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member NW_history_buff
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This is a U.S. Geological Survey Bench Mark Disk marked with 61. The monument date is unknown, but judging by similar disks set in the area, it was most likely monumented around 1900. It is set in the Southwest corner of the Penobscot County Courthouse on the front face of the building.
Condition: Mark found in good condition

Designation: 61

Benchmark Agency: U.S. Geological Survey

Monumentation type: BENCH MARK (or B.M.) Disk

County: Penobscot

USGS 7.5' Topographic Quadrangle Name (optional): Bangor

Find type: Found by luck/skill/knowledge

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NGS PID: PE0485

Benchmark Agency (if other): Not listed

Monumentation type (if other): Not listed

Special category (optional): Not listed

Special Category (if other): Not listed

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