tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-105860656728220014.post3512239961543469770..comments2022-03-27T17:43:09.188-07:00Comments on 2 SMALL 2B BIG: Locating Survey Benchmarks in Bethlehem, NH1HappyHikerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-105860656728220014.post-26436099752976145452013-08-01T15:19:21.661-07:002013-08-01T15:19:21.661-07:00Hi Trevor! Thanks for your comments!
I am aware ...Hi Trevor! Thanks for your comments!<br /><br />I am aware of the database at the website you referenced, and yes there is indeed some terrific information there, as well as some very useful photos. <br /><br />And as you indicate, this database is fairly complete, although some benchmarks are missing. Perhaps I have the wrong impression, but it seems that those that are missing tend to be ones that are located in remote locations. For example, a benchmark that I recently stumbled across at Pond of Safety doesn’t seem to be in the geocaching.com database . . . or if it’s there, I didn’t see it.<br /><br />Thanks again Trevor!<br /><br />John<br />1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-105860656728220014.post-86137788687087402002013-08-01T12:48:36.182-07:002013-08-01T12:48:36.182-07:00John,
The geocaching.com website includes a datab...John,<br /><br />The geocaching.com website includes a database for benchmark hunting. I typically don't go out searching for benchmarks but if I encounter one in my travels I try to cross reference it's location and log it's condition into the database. Most are listed, however some are not. <br /><br />http://www.geocaching.com/mark/default.aspx<br /><br />HockeyPuck / TrevorHockeyPuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10140549735333717277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-105860656728220014.post-50647101059665798992013-07-26T17:47:51.777-07:002013-07-26T17:47:51.777-07:00Hi Rita,
Thank you for your comments!
For certai...Hi Rita,<br /><br />Thank you for your comments!<br /><br />For certain, I’m not an expert on this, but as far as I know, the only information about benchmarks is what is contained in the NGS online database, plus the information that can be obtained by contacting USGS directly by e-mail or phone. If any reader knows of any published guidebooks, etc, I (and other readers) would be very appreciative of having this information posted to this Blog.<br /><br />And yes, I agree that “benchmarking” has the potential for being a fun activity for kids, as well as those who are “kids at heart”! :-)<br /><br />John<br />1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-105860656728220014.post-54821281759128487422013-07-26T11:36:48.783-07:002013-07-26T11:36:48.783-07:00Hi John,
Looking for and locating benchmarks look...Hi John,<br /><br />Looking for and locating benchmarks looks like it might be a fun activity for kids. Are there any guidebooks or reference books which list all the benchmarks in the country?One Day in Americahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06908834658716123640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-105860656728220014.post-86663312604152482072013-07-20T18:01:02.499-07:002013-07-20T18:01:02.499-07:00Hi Summerset,
Regarding those metal AT markers th...Hi Summerset,<br /><br />Regarding those metal AT markers that are the same size as the USGS/NGS benchmarks, I don't know how common they are. However, I recently spotted one in the middle of the Centennial Trail here in NH. I also spotted one in the middle of the trail when I hiked to the Baldpates last summer. <br /><br />Lots of interesting things to be seen while out there hiking, in addition to the beautiful peaks, ponds, cascades, etc!<br /><br />Thank you for taking time to read this Blog, and to post a comment. Very much appreciated!<br /><br />John<br />1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-105860656728220014.post-57443069123433882962013-07-20T13:17:41.135-07:002013-07-20T13:17:41.135-07:00Interesting finds! I did know about some of the o...Interesting finds! I did know about some of the online resources for these sorts of markers. My son and I found one in the middle of the trail in the middle of nowhere Vermont. We have photos of it. It says, "Appalachian Scenic Nation Trail Survey Marker Do Not Disturb" along with some numbers and the AT symbol in the middle of it. Same size as the usual USGS/NGS markers, but apparently there are some of these benchmarks in PA and NY, too.Summersethttp://www.nh48.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com