Oklahoma Department of Highways Disk O_56_1 - Mounds, OK - U.S. Benchmarks on Waymarking.com

Oklahoma Department of Highways benchmark-type disk O_56_1 dated 1967. Mounted on concrete post projecting 2 inches above ground. Benchmark location shown on recent USGS topographic map (Kiefer SW 1973) of area with an elevation of 1053 feet. Located on top of wooded hill on Tulsa Astronomy Club grounds.
To reach from Tulsa, go S on Highway 75 to just across the Okmulgee County line, turning right on 241st St/Ferguson Rd. Go W 7 miles until road bends to climb into hills, where it diverts NW for about 1.5 miles. Get permission from Tulsa Astronomy Club to pass through its gated entrance, continue to paved parking lot outside abandoned AT&T building and microwave tower. Walk E behind building to top of wooded hill and station disk.

Condition: Mark found in good condition Designation: O_56_1 Benchmark Agency: State of Oklahoma Department of Highways (OK) Monumentation type: Not labeled BENCH MARK, but with an ELEVATION marked on it County: Okmulgee USGS 7.5' Topographic Quadrangle Name (optional): Kiefer SW Find type: Searched @ "BM" on a topographic map Benchmark Agency (if other): Not listed Monumentation type (if other): Not listed Special category (optional): Not listed Special Category (if other): Not listed Web address of this benchmark's datasheet (optional): Not listed NGS PID: Not listed Local database's URL (optional): Not listed

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