Fort McHenry Wetland Rod Benchmark - Baltimore, MD
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
N 39° 15.837 W 076° 34.986
18S E 363423 N 4347262
Located inside the boundaries of Fort McHenery, a metal rod cover benchmark is behind an informational sign about the nearby wetlands.
Waymark Code: WMQ84V
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 01/06/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member NW_history_buff
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This benchmark is located under a hinged door on the backside of the sign for the Fort McHenery Wetlands along the permitter walking path of the fort. You need a paid pass to enter this part of the fort, which can be purchased for $8 in the nearby visitor center.
Condition: Mark found in good condition

Designation: blank

Benchmark Agency: National Ocean Survey

Monumentation type: Metal Rod (under a hinged cover)

County: Baltimore City

USGS 7.5' Topographic Quadrangle Name (optional): Baltimore

Special category (optional): Not listed

Find type: Found by luck/skill/knowledge

Benchmark Agency (if other): Not listed

Monumentation type (if other): 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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  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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