National Ocean Survey - BM 5 1974
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Hikenutty
N 48° 24.399 W 122° 38.552
10U E 526455 N 5361561
Number 5 of a grouping of 5 benchmarks on Pass Island, Deception Pass.
Waymark Code: WMT33
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 10/02/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member seventhings
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Park on the South side of the bridge and walk to the center of the bridge to Pass Island Area. Take stairs down to Pass Island and follow trail on the East side of the bridge (South side of island). The group of 5 markers is on the South side of the Island near the water level. There is a trail down to the area so it's not dangerous to get to. I wouldn't take young kids there though. Anyone who takes a tumble into Deception Pass won't likely make it as the water is very cold and the current wild and strong, so BE CAREFUL. There are also several other markers on the island and either end of the bridges.

I don't know that I would call this mark "poor condition", but it has taken a beating at some point.

Condition: Mark found in poor condition

Designation: BM 5 1974

Benchmark Agency: National Ocean Survey

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

County: Island

Find type: Found by luck/skill/knowledge

Benchmark Agency (if other): Not listed

Monumentation type (if other): Not listed

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