Arizona Center of Population Benchmark
N 33° 21.363 W 111° 48.993
12S E 424028 N 3691057
Based on the 2000 census, this benchmark was placed to mark the approximate center of population. Where is the real center of Arizona's population?
Waymark Code: WM4A6
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 11/28/2005
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Black Dog Trackers
Views: 115

As part of the NGS' Center of Population Project, this large benchmark was placed to commemorate the approximate location of Arizona's center of population. The real center is approximately 1.5 miles away in the lot of a brick making plant. Hardly a readily accessible location.
Condition: Mark found in good condition

Designation: Center of Population Census 2000

Benchmark Agency: other (not included below)

Benchmark Agency (if other): Not sure who placed it, sign says Arizona Professional Land Surveyors Association

Monumentation type: Disk (unspecified type)

County: Maricopa County

USGS 7.5' Topographic Quadrangle Name (optional): Chandler

Special category (optional): Not listed

Special Category (if other): Center of Population Project Benchmarks

Find type: Found by luck/skill/knowledge

Monumentation type (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

Visit Instructions:
  1. A closeup photo of the mark taken by you is required.
  2. A 'distant' photo including the mark in the view is highly recommended. Include the compass direction you faced when you took the picture.
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