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    California Specific Benchmark Question

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    Hello CaliCoe,

     

    Did you ever find out what the deal was with that benchmark? I found one recently at Big Basin Redwoods State Park at N 37 10.522' W 122 13.972' that I'm having trouble finding information on (or any information on California-specific benchmarks in general).

     

    Here's what I know:

     

    Coordinates -- N 37 10.522' W 122 13.972'

    Altitude (as reported by my GPS) -- 1264 ft

    Markings --

     

    L.S. 2716

     

    S 6

    1/4 --|-- 1

     

    S 7

     

    L.S. 2716

     

    DSCN1723.JPG

    DSCN1724.JPG

     

    While hiking in a local state park (Henry W. Coe) I saw a survey marker just off the trail set in a concrete footer. I took a photo (sorry, it was a real photo not digital and thus not on my computer). It was marked "California Dept of Parks & Beaches" with the year 1966 and the designation F-5 stamped into it. I read the FAQ on benchmarks that aren't on the website, so I just wanted to share this info with everyone. I'm hoping someone can give me some history on these benchmarks and maybe a little about the old department of Parks and Beaches. I'll try to get the phot scanned, but until then, for those who are interested, the location is:

     

    N37°10.934 W121.31746

     

    I believe the mark pictured above is a Public Land Survey System marker placed on the boundary between Section 6 and Section 7 of 9S 3W. (This would be referred to as a "quarter corner" marker as it is halfway between two section corners.)

     

    Here's an image to show what I found:

    plsscalifornia.jpg

     

    And that mapping system is accessible here:

    http://www.geocommunicator.gov/GeoComm/lsis_home/home/

    Under Interactive Maps/PLSS

    More info on the PLSS in general can be found here:

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_Land_Survey_System

     

    As for the other one mentioned in here, a picture would be helpful, but taking a guess based on the coordinates (which I assume were supposed to be N37 10.934' W121 31.746 not W121.31746) and say that it might have been placed as a park boundary marker.

     

    Thanks, EdrickV!

    California Specific Benchmark Question

    in Benchmarking

    Posted

    Hello CaliCoe,

     

    Did you ever find out what the deal was with that benchmark? I found one recently at Big Basin Redwoods State Park at N 37 10.522' W 122 13.972' that I'm having trouble finding information on (or any information on California-specific benchmarks in general).

     

    Here's what I know:

     

    Coordinates -- N 37 10.522' W 122 13.972'

    Altitude (as reported by my GPS) -- 1264 ft

    Markings --

     

    L.S. 2716

     

    S 6

    1/4 --|-- 1

     

    S 7

     

    L.S. 2716

     

    DSCN1723.JPG

    DSCN1724.JPG

     

    While hiking in a local state park (Henry W. Coe) I saw a survey marker just off the trail set in a concrete footer. I took a photo (sorry, it was a real photo not digital and thus not on my computer). It was marked "California Dept of Parks & Beaches" with the year 1966 and the designation F-5 stamped into it. I read the FAQ on benchmarks that aren't on the website, so I just wanted to share this info with everyone. I'm hoping someone can give me some history on these benchmarks and maybe a little about the old department of Parks and Beaches. I'll try to get the phot scanned, but until then, for those who are interested, the location is:

     

    N37°10.934 W121.31746

    SNEAK PEEK: Earth Turtle Geocoin :)

    in Trackables

    Posted

    Oh my gosh.... It's only 12:10 EST and they're already sold out!! Awwwww.... DRAT!! Anyone have any extra coppers they want to sell? Or will any more be listed later? Well, in any case, it looks like a beautiful coin! Nice job tsunrisebey!

     

    -hybridgeek

    SOMEONE JUST GAVE ME A....MYSTERY COIN?!

    in Trackables

    Posted

    Sweet! A coin with binary! w00t!! That's a first from what I've seen. We could use some more technology/computer oriented coins... hehe. After all, without the wonderful binary language, we wouldn't have GPS units, computers, or any other digital electronics! Looks cool!

     

    -hybridgeek

    What's in your mailbox? Version 2

    in Trackables

    Posted

    I got a couple of the standard gold, and boy are they nice! I'm a bit sad though... I thought the "h" in my name got cut off, but really I think it must have became an "n" somewhere in the process... I'm now "nybridgeek" instead of "hybridgeek" :ninja: Both my coins also have a dark(er) spot on each of them on the side with the Groundspeak logo, with one of them being really noticeable. Anyone else have this problem with theirs? It's probably just a random overheated enamel coating from the manufacturing process, but I'm interested to know if any other coins ended with this.

     

    -hybridgeek

    Isle of Man "Dragon Cross" Geocoin

    in Trackables

    Posted

    Oooohhh Goodie!! Only problem is I work on Saturdays 11-7... :-( How will the buying go? You say via paypal, but will it be you'll accept emails with orders at 1 pm (EST), or will there be a site up for it? Any way to reserve some for me for later that night??? Or any Gaithersburg/Montgomery Village (Maryland) cachers willing to order some for me (with me promptly paying you back of course)?

     

    Thanks,

    hybridgeek

    Geocache America 2007

    in Trackables

    Posted

    Well drat! Even though I'm subscribed to this thread, I didn't get notice of a response until today, and the coins don't appear to be on C&P (again)! I'll keep an eye out, hoping to pick up a few if they appear again. If anyone has any extras they want to sell, lemme know. I'm interested in 2 or 3.

    Geocache America 2007

    in Trackables

    Posted

    Wow... now that's a beautiful coin. I wish I could get one (hint hint). Will there be any more of these for sale (I missed it on coins and pins apparently)? I don't have any coins you're interested in to trade :-(

     

    Thanks,

    hybridgeek

    Woot! geocoin returns from the abyss of being muggled!

    in Trackables

    Posted

    CONGRATS GeoSquid!! It's always nice to have a long lost coin return home. I recently was reunited with one of my geocoins that disappeared back in late August as well. It popped back up in the hands of a cacher who let me know where it was. Unfortunately the part of the story about where it was the whole time remains a mystery. Congrats again! I'd be interested in hearing any story you have as well for yours.

     

    -hybridgeek

     

    (Not trying to hijack the thread up there or anything... just thought I'd share my ray of hope as well)

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