P I No. 68R - Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member hummerstation
N 35° 36.148 W 083° 45.351
17S E 250349 N 3943354
Bronze disk in set in the top of a concrete base.
Waymark Code: WMF8V9
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 09/11/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member NW_history_buff
Views: 11

The benchmark is located 1.1 miles from the Crib Gap Trailhead (WMF8MH) where the trail parallels Laurel Creek Road and is at a slightly higher elevation than the road. The benchmark is about 15 yards off Laurel Creek Road. Grib Gap Trail crosses Laurel Creek Road about 75 yards from the benchmark but there is no trail sign at the crossing.

The easiest way to find the disk is from where the trail crosses the road but the crossing is not obvious. There is room to park across the road from the trail.

The disk itself is in good condition. The concrete base is deteriorating.
Condition: Mark found in good condition

Designation: PI NO. 68R

Benchmark Agency: other (not included below)

Benchmark Agency (if other): U. S. Public Roads Administration

Monumentation type: Disk (unspecified type)

County: Blount County, TN

Find type: Found by luck/skill/knowledge

Monumentation type (if other): Not listed

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

Special category (optional): Not listed

Special Category (if other): Not listed

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NGS PID: 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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