Center of Northern Half of Western Hemisphere - N 45 W 90
N 44° 59.956 W 090° 00.240
15T E 736133 N 4987236
The center of the Northern Half of the Western Hemisphere is in the middle of a corn field in northern Wisconsin. Nearby is a sign commemorating the spot.
Waymark Code: WM5DPP
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 12/23/2008
Views: 35
Although the sign gives the coordinates as the 90th meridian and the 45th parallel, there is a disclaimer sheet explaining the sign was placed near the road, but the actual spot is in the middle of the corn field.
Type of structure: Sign
Difference between the post coordinates and your GPSr reading:
44 59.956 vs. 45
90 0.240 vs. 90
Reason for the coordinates: Center of Northern Half of Western Hemisphere
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