Is This It?

[bjs539]

OM1231

 

This was only the second benchmark that we have ever done - it was really close to home so it was a logical choice. In the description, it says that it is an aluminum maker, other than a disk. We have no idea if there should be more to this or not. If anyone has any ideas, please let us know. We are totally stumped by this one - not even real sure how to log it - as found or what.

Thanks much!

[+California Bear]

The description indicates that the mark is/was below the surface of the roadway.

 

Was there a cap on the opening in the photo? If not, gravel, dirt, etc. could have fallen into the opening and obscured the mark. Try moving/removing some of the dirt and gravel to see if the mark is under there.

 

The description also mentions that the mark was surrounded by concrete and this picture seems to be all asphalt. Perhaps the mark is in a different spot. Did you measure from the reference landmarks listed in the description (if they still exist)?

[2oldfarts (the rockhounders)]

It looks like you found the access pipe to the monument. The actual monument is about 2 1/2 inches below the surface of the roadway.

 

The monument is aluminum and set in concrete. What your picture shows is asphalt around a steel pipe.

 

If you remove about 2 1/2 inches of material from inside the pipe you will probably find the aluminum benchmark (with NO markings).

 

Until you see the actual mark it is best to just post a note.

 

Hope this helps.

 

John

[bjs539]

Ahh... now I see. Hopefully if the weather cooperates tomorrow, I will go out and have a look. Thanks for all the info.