MENDELL (HT0688) - San Francisco, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Geoides
N 37° 48.380 W 122° 28.605
10S E 546061 N 4184457
Station Mendell 1892
Waymark Code: WM134CB
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 09/12/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Ernmark
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This is the oldest mark in the greater San Francisco Bay Area.

This is a square mark, stamped "U.S.C. & G.S. MENDELL 1892", made from brass and set within the base of a concrete parapet.

A nice view of the Golden Gate Bridge from this position awaits those whom visit this mark.
Condition: Mark found in good condition

Designation: MENDELL 1892

Benchmark Agency: U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey

Benchmark Agency (if other): U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey

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

Monumentation type (if other): Benchmark

County: San Francisco

Special Category (if other): Oldest marks.

Find type: Location information obtained from the USGS was used

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

NGS PID: HT0688

USGS 7.5' Topographic Quadrangle Name (optional): Not listed

Special category (optional): 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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