Survey Marker STA 70 - Humacao, Puerto Rico
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member TITERAPR
N 18° 04.994 W 065° 48.595
20Q E 202577 N 2001659
Used to measure and mark boundaries on the surface of the earth. Among my qualities are to indicate the boundaries of the property, building designs and Mapping science.
Waymark Code: WMKDET
Location: Puerto Rico
Date Posted: 03/25/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Ernmark
Views: 15

SURVEY MARKER :
Close-up of a geodetic marker
Survey markers , also called marks and geodetic survey marks sometimes are objects placed to mark key survey points on the surface of the Earth. They are used in geodesy and earth. Informally known brands such as benchmarks , although strictly speaking the term "benchmark " is reserved for the marks that indicate elevation. Horizontal position markers used for triangulation are also known as triangulation stations.
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Walk from the street curb up the hill about 10 to 15 feet, on the right side edge of the sidewalk you will found the disk. After taking a picture of the disk, walk up to the end of the hill, just few feets more! Enjoy the view.
Condition: Mark found in good condition

Designation: STA 70

Benchmark Agency: other (not included below)

Benchmark Agency (if other): Geoboundaries Land Surveying Co. PSC

Monumentation type: Boundary Marker

County: Humacao, Puerto Rico

Find type: Found by luck/skill/knowledge

Monumentation type (if other): Not listed

USGS 7.5' Topographic Quadrangle Name (optional): 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

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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