User Description |
Please provide a brief summary of the location and how to find the benchmark. |
Logging Requirements |
Please provide your requirements for logging this benchmark. To prevent "armchair" logging, we recommend the use of a logging password or require the finder to upload a photo of their visit. For example, you might write: Please include photo proof of your visit. Any Found It logs without proof of visit may be deleted. It must be clear from your photos which benchmark was visited, since they can look very similar from a distance. A close up photo showing the markings may be required. To learn more about Logging Passwords, click HERE |
Disk Image |
Please add a close-up photo of the benchmark in this box; first upload the photo to this listing (for details on uploading photos, click HERE). Use the "Insert/Edit Image" tool to insert the photo. For landscape photos, set width to 600 and height to 450. For more information on inserting photos, click HERE. WE STRONGLY ENOURGAGE THE USE OF IMAGES FOR BENCHMARK LISTINGS. |
Location Image |
please add one (or more) photos showing the location of the benchmark. Following the instructions listed above to add the photo(s). |
Agency |
Please record the name of the agency responsible for setting or maintaining this benchmark (ex. National Geodetic Survey, US Geological Society, etc). You might find that information stamped onto the benchmark or listed online. Or, state "Unknown". For more information on Agencies, click HERE |
Designation / Station Name |
Please state the "Designation" or "Station Name" of the benchmark. The Designation / Station Name is the name of the Survey Mark. It is usually stamped on benchmark disks. Or state "Unknown" |
PID / Unique Number |
NGS survey marks may also have a PID ("Permanant IDentifier". It is a unique 6-digit number used to identify the mark in online databases. Other agencies (such as the Canadian Geodetic Survey may also use Uniquie Numbers to identify marks. PID's / UNique NUmbers are usually only found online. For help with finding a PDI or Unique Number, click HERE. Or state "Unknown" |
Marker type |
Please add the Marker Type. Common marker types include Benchh Mark Disk, Bolt, Water Tower, Lookout Tower. There are many differnt benchmark Types. If your benchmark is listed in one of the online databases, look there to determine what the Marker Types is. Or, use you judgement based on your oberservations. To learn more about marker types (with examples), click HERE. |
Condition |
Please add based on your observations or photos. For examples and information on this feature, click HERE |
Setting |
For survey disks and bolts, please describe the manner in which the mark is set. If your benchmark is listed in one of the online databases, you will be able to find that information in the database entry. If the banchmark is not listed online, do your best to briefly describe the manner in which is the mark is set. For help with this feature, click HERE. Otherwise, state "Unknown" or "Unavailable" |
Link to Mark Datasheet |
If you benchmark is listed in an online database such as those maintained by the National Geodetic Survey or the Canadian Geodetic Survey. For more help witht this feauture, click HERE |
another option with less text. Leave it up to the user to add what they want
User Description |
Please provide a brief summary of the location and how to find the benchmark. |
Logging Requirements |
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Disk Image |
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Location Image |
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Agency |
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Designation |
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PID / Unique Number |
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Marker type |
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Condition |
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Setting |
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Link to Mark Datasheet |