Found benchmark while geocaching

[+JackieInLR]

I'm a fairly new geocacher, and found this benchmark while out on a hunt this week. I took pictures of it, but didn't think to get coordinates. It's nearby, so I can go back and get them. I was reading the FAQ's on the benchmark site, and was trying to compare this format to one on the NGS document (pages 6 & 7) but couldn't find a match. Are there others nearby I need to search for? what kind is it that I've found?

 

 

Thanks,

Jackie

[+billwallace]

Use the coordinates for the cache you were looking for in this form - it will give you a list of marks centered on those coordinates out to 10+ miles. It may not be in the database - there are gazillions of these marks and many (most?) are not in the database. Your looking for a mark monumented by the USGS. From the mark's page at GC.com, click on the "view original datasheet" link - this datasheet should state how the mark is stamped.

[+JackieInLR]

Thanks for the advice. I did go back and get the coordinates, entered them into the database, and the closest benchmark was not this one, it was quite a ways away. Looks like I'm out of luck, but enjoyed finding it!

[+Klemmer]

Jackie:

 

If you enjoyed that mark, imagine finding one you WERE looking for! Using the same search method, look for some around your home area, and go find some! be sure you understand the basic difference between SCALED (not GPS accurate) and ADJUSTED (MORE accurate than your GPS. You mentioned you read the FAQ, and that's a real good start.

 

Good luck!

 

Klemmer

[+Ernmark]

..if you'd like, you could also post the mark in the U.S. Benchmarks Category over at Waymarking.com