NGS Surveyor Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Hi, I could use a few photos of a survey disk set on a rock shelf in a road or railroad cut through a hill. Thanks, GeorgeL NGS Quote Link to comment
+Kewaneh & Shark Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 George - Feel free to look through my benchmark photo galleries. You might find something useful. Let me know if you find what you're looking for. - Kewaneh Quote Link to comment
+PinkDolphin Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 (edited) Hi, I could use a few photos of a survey disk set on a rock shelf in a road or railroad cut through a hill. Thanks, GeorgeL NGS I have a couple, just curious what you need them for? http://img.geocaching.com/benchmark/lg/f95...b2a70ce22e2.jpg http://img.geocaching.com/benchmark/lg/60a...d7700bcb8f4.jpg Edited August 20, 2008 by PinkDolphin Quote Link to comment
+89SC Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Close up or area shot? JX1766 Quote Link to comment
2oldfarts (the rockhounders) Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Here's a vertical set disk in a road cut. And 1 set on a ledge next to the highway. PIDs available on request.... John Quote Link to comment
+pgrig Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 This one is in a cut on the Boston and Maine. And here's another nice "rocky" one. Quote Link to comment
+PinkDolphin Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Here's a vertical set disk in a road cut. And 1 set on a ledge next to the highway. PIDs available on request.... John Was that taken in Sedona? Quote Link to comment
2oldfarts (the rockhounders) Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 No. One disk is in Utah and the other in extreme Northern Arizona. Do you want me to tell where exactly, or do you want to guess again? Shirley~ Quote Link to comment
+shorbird Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 (edited) Here's one from a very shallow cut: Disk on ledge http://img.geocaching.com/benchmark/lg/685...0a490c55e09.jpg Edited August 21, 2008 by shorbird Quote Link to comment
+PinkDolphin Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 No. One disk is in Utah and the other in extreme Northern Arizona. Do you want me to tell where exactly, or do you want to guess again? Shirley~ No it is not important, I just saw the Red Rock and immediately thought Sedona. I have a time share there and have been there 3 times, if it were near Sedona I would hit it up the next time I am there (whenever that may be) Quote Link to comment
monkeykat Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 A favorite of mine in a "HIGH ROCK CUT" Quote Link to comment
2oldfarts (the rockhounders) Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 No. One disk is in Utah and the other in extreme Northern Arizona. Do you want me to tell where exactly, or do you want to guess again? Shirley~ No it is not important, I just saw the Red Rock and immediately thought Sedona. I have a time share there and have been there 3 times, if it were near Sedona I would hit it up the next time I am there (whenever that may be) The vertical set disk is in Zion Nat'l Park and the other is at Lake Powell (about 1 mile from the dam). John Quote Link to comment
foxtrot_xray Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Here's one from a very shallow cut: I like that pic with the (large) chiseled triangle. Mas cool. Me. Quote Link to comment
+GEO*Trailblazer 1 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 DT0179 DT0170 DT0582 DT0594 Here is a couple in the Enchanted Lands. Quote Link to comment
2oldfarts (the rockhounders) Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Here's PASS in Coconino County AZ. And here's the road cut where PASS is located. The arrow points to the benchmark. And here's D 403, less than 2 miles from PASS. The police officer just waved as he went past. John Quote Link to comment
+89SC Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 (edited) Another vertical mount: HX0195 Edited August 22, 2008 by 89SC Quote Link to comment
NGS Surveyor Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share Posted August 25, 2008 All, Thanks for all the photos, there are several that meet my needs. PinkDolphin, You asked what the photos were for. I spent the last week in Puerto Rico reviewing bench mark sites selected by contractors for a first-order level line that will circle the island. So far they have not taken advantage of the rock outcrops and I want to send them some photos of good quality marks in highway rock cuts. (Disks in bedrock are the best type of mark.) This project will be the first extensive leveling project on the island and the goal is to produce a vertical geodetic datum for the island. The level network will connect to existing tide stations at several points around the island. GeorgeL NGS Quote Link to comment
VagabondsWV Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 I don't know if you are interested in viewing more road cut installed benchmarks but if so the 334 series along I-68 in WV are abundant. Of the several I have found are JW1756, JW1761, JW1763, JW1764. Multiple photos of each on my logs. VagabondsWV (.5) Quote Link to comment
NGS Surveyor Posted August 28, 2008 Author Share Posted August 28, 2008 VagabondsWV(.5). Yes I am still interested in more photos. Yours are excellent, thanks. I'd especially like a photo of a disk in a small flat spot part way up a vertical rock face. Thanks, GeorgeL NGS Quote Link to comment
Difficult Run Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I'd especially like a photo of a disk in a small flat spot part way up a vertical rock face. George, I found one several years ago which is exactly what you're describing. Unfortunately, my pics weren't the best, but it's pretty close to Rockville. (Be prepared for some good healthy exercise to get there). HV1770 ~ Mitch ~ Quote Link to comment
Z15 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 (edited) Edited August 28, 2008 by Z15 Quote Link to comment
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