Anybody know how to read a USDA Forest Service survey marker?
I figured out that it was placed in 1987. What is the 1346? It is NOT the elevation, it is much higher there than that. What is the 16C over 1 and the lines and dot that separate them?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
The marker is below.
Eric
What county & state is it located in?
snowbear wrote:
What county & state is it located in?
The marker is located on Buffalo Mountain; Washington County, TN.
Eric
It's a survey boundary marker so it doesn't designate elevation. There are different typed of survey markers with different symbols in the middle.
Obviously, it has to do with the Forestry Service - probably USFS lands. If I find anything I'll let you know.
I'm looking for a database that would have the numbers listed - not much luck, so far. Unfortunately, my GIS/Cartography classes did not cover these that much - probably if I went into surveying.
Have you asked a Ranger? They are usually quite helpful.
MT Shooter wrote:
Have you asked a Ranger? They are usually quite helpful.
Not yet, the closest Ranger Station is farther than the hiking trail. The next time I get by there...
Thanks for the suggestion,
Eric
Went to cadastral survey, under BMI. They explain with pic's llike yours...It's a boundrey marker
Erv
Loc: Medina Ohio
I agree on this being a boundary marker. And the symbols are on the map that goes with the area. Just like the old road maps that we use to have. If you remember those, numbers down one side and letters running along the other.
Erv
I would say that it is a good macro shot.
HEART
Loc: God's Country - COLORADO
EricLPT wrote:
Anybody know how to read a USDA Forest Service survey marker?
I figured out that it was placed in 1987. What is the 1346? It is NOT the elevation, it is much higher there than that. What is the 16C over 1 and the lines and dot that separate them?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
The marker is below.
Eric
Don't think it's a secret! Why don't you ask them?
MT Shooter wrote:
Have you asked a Ranger? They are usually quite helpful.
That's true (I Used to work for the USFS) you could also check with a local surveyor.
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