Benchmark JU0470 - Margate City, NJ
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member jiggs11
N 39° 19.543 W 074° 30.087
18S E 542971 N 4353041
USCGS Benchmark located on the seawall at the end of South Jerome Avenue in Margate City, NJ.
Waymark Code: WM10A9V
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 03/31/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Ernmark
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a 3" brass benchmark set in the top of the seawall at the end of S. Jerome Ave. in Margate City.

Benchmark was set by the USCGS in 1961. It bears markings G 56 1961. Mark is fair condition, showing a fair amount of corrosion.
Condition: Mark found in good condition

Designation: G 56

Benchmark Agency: U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey

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

County: Atlantic

USGS 7.5' Topographic Quadrangle Name (optional): Ocean City

Find type: Found by luck/skill/knowledge

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NGS PID: JU0470

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
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