P-41-1929, Oregon
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Volcanoguy
N 43° 58.370 W 121° 25.180
10T E 626760 N 4870069
U.S. Geological Survey benchmark along old Shevlin-Hixon railroad grade.
Waymark Code: WMBEY
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 04/27/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Black Dog Trackers
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U.S. Geological Survey benchmark along old Shevlin-Hixon railroad grade (F.S. Rd. 4100 700). Shevlin-Hixon opened a lumber mill in Bend in 1916 which operated until 1950. Timber was hauled to Bend by railroad, this cap is along the mainline route.
Condition: Mark found in good condition

Designation: P-41-1929

Benchmark Agency: U.S. Geological Survey

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

County: Deschutes

USGS 7.5' Topographic Quadrangle Name (optional): Benham Falls

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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