McMurdo Camp Area 1961
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member kimberish
S 77° 50.792 E 166° 40.610
58C E 539404 N 1358193
A marker in McMurdo Station, Antarctica
Waymark Code: WM7WP
Location: Antarctica
Date Posted: 02/21/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member kimberish
Views: 38
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It is one of the original markers used to survey the McMurdo area.

The marker is approximately 40' South of the control booth for the truck scale. It is surrounded by a 16'x16' wooden retaining wall, 2' high. Within this retaining wall, 4 metal guard posts surround the monument.
Condition: Mark found in good condition

Designation: Blank

Benchmark Agency: U.S. Geological Survey

Monumentation type: Disk (unspecified type)

Find type: Found by luck/skill/knowledge

Benchmark Agency (if other): Not listed

Monumentation type (if other): Not listed

County: Not listed

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NGS PID: Not listed

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  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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