Roanoke River Gauge at Buggs Island, Va
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member LJParr
N 36° 36.198 W 078° 17.861
17S E 741710 N 4054266
Located on the Roanoke River near the John H. Kerr Dam.
Waymark Code: WM72HM
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/23/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member GEO*Trailblazer 1
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From the USGS National Water Information System: Web Interface

Latitude 36°35'54", Longitude 78°17'57" NAD27

Mecklenburg County, Virginia, Hydrologic Unit 03010102

Drainage area: 7,866 square miles

RIVER GAUGE INFORMATION:
The gauge is marked by USGS signage and is adjacent to a boat ramp. The additional waypoint marks the access point to the gauge, boat ramp, Tailrace Park and Wildlife Observation Platform. A picnic area and restrooms are also available. Access is during daylight hours.

ANY ADDITIONAL WAYPOINT: N 36° 36.306 W 078° 18.060

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