Set in the north side of the concrete base is Benchmark 25C425J, which was monumented in 1925, meaning that Monument 142 must also have been monumented in 1925. However, Monument 142A, which is of identical style, stands on a base dated "1985". Both of these are quite different from the standard Aluminum-Bronze monuments which were placed in the 1904-1907 era, most of which remain. It is noted on the NOAA Datasheet that the original Aluminum-Bronze monument was painted in 1958. Given that no other dates appear on the monument or the base, we must assume that Monument 142 was replaced with this stainless steel monument in 1985, at the same time as Monument 142A.
This might mean that 425J has been remonumented at one time or another. It does appear, however, to be the original bronze disc.The paint on the disc is sufficiently thick and old that the designation, "
425-J", isn't legible, though most of the rest of the lettering is.
Monument 142 is situated almost directly south of the Florence Street Bridge. Leading south off the end of Florence Street is a 4WD trail which leads uphill essentially to Monument 142, turning around just 100 feet or so north of it.
Name Province NTS map sheet Unique Number
25C425J British Columbia 082E02 25C425J
Midway
International boundary monument no. 142 on a flat bench south of and almost in line with highway bridge over kettle river in village, tablet in top of concrete base on north side of shaft.
From NRCAN