Alcatraz Lighthouse - San Francisco, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
N 37° 49.572 W 122° 25.328
10S E 550855 N 4186689
The Alcatraz Lighthouse is a benchmark on Alcatraz Island.
Waymark Code: WMED4Y
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/09/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Ernmark
Views: 42
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The lighthouse is hard to miss. It can be seen from the mainland or when you're on the island.
Condition: Mark found in good condition

Designation: ALCATRAZ LIGHTHOUSE

Benchmark Agency: U.S. Geological Survey

Monumentation type: Lighthouse

County: San Francisco

USGS 7.5' Topographic Quadrangle Name (optional): San Francisco North

Find type: Found by luck/skill/knowledge

Web address of this benchmark's datasheet (optional): [Web Link]

NGS PID: HT3019

Benchmark Agency (if other): Not listed

Monumentation type (if other): Not listed

Special category (optional): Not listed

Special Category (if other): Not listed

Local database's URL (optional): Not listed
Visit Instructions:
  1. A closeup photo of the mark taken by you is required.
  2. A 'distant' photo including the mark in the view is highly recommended. Include the compass direction you faced when you took the picture.
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