Du Bois (MA0518) - Dubois, Pennsylvania
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ted28285
N 41° 07.739 W 078° 45.108
17T E 688714 N 4555511
MA0518 - Dubois Triangulation Disk has been damaged. The concrete post has also been compromised.
Waymark Code: WM181T0
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/11/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Ernmark
Views: 5

Only a small section of the disk remains. It appears as it has been hit multiple times while mowing the grass. MA0518 Dubois Triangulation disk.

"Described by Coast Guard and Geodetic Survey 1938 (APR) MA0518 Station is on the first prominent hill N. of city about 3/4 mile N of main business district, on property owned by Dubois estate, mark is set in a 10 by 10 concrete block projecting about 2 inches above the ground is stamped 1938. Is 71.7 feet W. of NW corner of John Dubois Monument." I have omitted information pertaining to apple trees that are no longer relevant.

The latest recovery notes by Geocaching 2007 (RLM)
"Only a small sliver of the disk remains and a sizable part of the concrete post is also missing. Both reference marks were searched for and found in good condition. The Azimuth was found in poor condition." I found both reference marks in good condition but did not search for the Azimuth.

Condition: Mark found in poor condition

Designation: Du Bois

Benchmark Agency: U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey

Monumentation type: TRIANGULATION STATION Disk

County: Dubois City, Clearfield County

USGS 7.5' Topographic Quadrangle Name (optional): Falls Creek 2019

Find type: Found by luck/skill/knowledge

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Benchmark Agency (if other): Not listed

Monumentation type (if other): Not listed

Special category (optional): Not listed

Special Category (if other): Not listed

NGS PID: Not listed

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