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2-DOP (Allegany State Park Stone Tower) - OU0A5A
Located at the base of Stone Tower in ASP
Owner: Bon Echo
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Altitude: m. ASL.
 Region: United States > ?
Cache type: Other type
Size: Small
Status: Ready for Search
Date hidden: 2017-01-13
Date created: 2017-01-13
Date published: 2017-01-13
Last modification: 2021-04-16
3x Found
0x Not found
1 notes
watchers 0 watchers
793 visitors
1 x rated
Rated as: n/a
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Cache attributes

Kid Friendly  Quick Cache  US Benchmark  Historic Site 

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Description EN

NOTE: This listing is an example of a benchmark cache type, in this case it in an example of a benchmark NOT listed in the NGS database. Although it is currently listed as a virtual, it will eventually be converted to the new benchmark type when that is rolled out, or it will be archived and relisted. The final format may change in accordance to the listing requirements once those have been decided. you are welcome to find this virtual cache all the same, while it is still active.

If you are viewing this listing and would like to make suggestions for the new Benchmark Cache Type, please leave comments on this cache page or in the OCNA forum: http://forum.opencaching.us/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1820

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User Description

This USGS Benchmark disk is located at the base of the Stone Tower in Allegany State Park. If you can find your way to the Stone Tower (and it is well marked), you will find the benchmark. It is at ground level.

Logging Requirements

Please include photo proof of your visit. Any Found It logs without proof of visit may be deleted. It must be clear from your photos which benchmark was visited, since they can look very similar from a distance. A close up photo showing the markings may be required.

Disk Image


Location Image

(this image is borrowed from Sabrefan7's archived Stone Tower virtual OU019E)

Agency

USGS

Designation

2 DOP

PID / Unique Number

Not Listed

Marker type

Benchmark Disk

Condition

Good

Setting

SET IN A MASSIVE STRUCTURE

Stamping

2 DOP 1959

Mark Logo

U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

STABILITY

Not Available
Log entries: Found 3x Not found 0x Note 1x Picture 1x All entries Gallery