GAGING STATION U.S.DEPTARTMENT OF INTERIOR
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member MIG2
N 32° 43.247 W 114° 46.517
11S E 708498 N 3622521
An unusual mark
Waymark Code: WMAVKV
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 02/27/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Ernmark
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I was attempting to observe the international boundary markers between the U.S. and Mexico..but, as I went south, I was met by the "All American Canal" that carries water to the Imperial Valley of California. When I gave up and was on my way home, I encoutered two marks that were very unusual.
Condition: Mark found in good condition

Designation: GAGING STATION U.S.DEPTARTMENT OF INTERIOR GEOLOGICA SURVEY

Benchmark Agency: U.S. Department of Interior Geological Survey

Monumentation type: Disk (unspecified type)

County: Imperial County, CA

USGS 7.5' Topographic Quadrangle Name (optional): Grays Well Ne

Find type: Found by luck/skill/knowledge

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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