Oscoda in Iosco County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

High Accuracy Geodetic Control Mark

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, October 27, 2021

1. High Accuracy Geodetic Control Mark Marker

Inscription.
As part of the 2005 Century of Service celebration, Forest Service land surveyors established a national network of high accuracy survey markers. The large brass disk before you is a part of that network. These survey markers may be used a reference points to establish precise geographic positions of near-by features such as roads, trails, utilities and property corners.

Test your GPS - The precise position of the punch mark in the center of the brass disk referenced to the WGS 84 ellipsoid is:
44° 26'08.03704 N Latitude,
083°37'25.43194 W Longitude
and is 825.69 feet above sea level.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 2005.

Location. 44° 26.135′ N, 83° 37.426′ W. Marker is in Oscoda, Michigan, in Iosco County. Marker can be reached from Monument Road, 0.2 miles north of West River Road. Marker is located near the Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5401 Monument Road, Oscoda MI 48750, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lumberman’s Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Lumberman's Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Working the River

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Jam Below! (within shouting distance of this marker); Legacy (within shouting distance of this marker); Pictures From the Past (within shouting distance of this marker); History of Lumbermans Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); At The Rollway (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oscoda.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, October 27, 2021

2. High Accuracy Geodetic Control Mark Marker

High Accuracy Geodetic Control Mark image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, October 27, 2021

3. High Accuracy Geodetic Control Mark

Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 21, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.