Cape Spear Triangulation Station 1942
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member wilsonjw
N 47° 31.284 W 052° 37.319
22T E 377893 N 5264382
Remnant of U.S. military presence at Cape Spear, Newfoundland, during World War II.
Waymark Code: WM42T
Location: Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Date Posted: 11/23/2005
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Black Dog Trackers
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This benchmark was established during World War II, when the U.S. had a significant military presence in Newfoundland (this was before Newfoundland entered the Canadian confederation). It does not appear to be listed in the National Geodetic Survey database.
Condition: Mark found in poor condition

Designation: 1942

Benchmark Agency: U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey

Monumentation type: TRIANGULATION STATION Disk

County: Newfoundland Island, Province of Newfoundland and Labrador

USGS 7.5' Topographic Quadrangle Name (optional): N/A

Find type: Found by luck/skill/knowledge

Benchmark Agency (if other): Not listed

Monumentation type (if other): Not listed

Special category (optional): Not listed

Special Category (if other): Not listed

Web address of this benchmark's datasheet (optional): Not listed

NGS PID: Not listed

Local database's URL (optional): Not listed
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