“South Magnetic” - Frederick, MD
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bluesnote
N 39° 24.931 W 077° 24.732
18S E 292338 N 4365665
One of many historical markers in Frederick, Maryland.
Waymark Code: WM15P61
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 02/01/2022
Views: 5
The plaque says, "The compass Meridian Stones
of Frederick County.
One of two stones set in 1896
by USC&GS to establish a true
meridian line. Used by surveyors
to check compass variations
pursuant to Article 25, Code of MD
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North Magnetic lies 150' due North
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Reset April 9, 2005 by the
Appalachian Chapter of The
Maryland Society of Surveyors"
Line type: Historical meridian
Tolerance: N/A
If other type, please explain.: Not listed
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