Santa Clara Valley Water District BM-56, Palo Alto, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member TimberToo
N 37° 26.389 W 122° 06.840
10S E 578377 N 4144032
Quick Description: Santa Clara Valley Water District disk on the West Bayshore Road bridge over Matadero Creek in Palo Alto, CA.
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 8/14/2006 11:46:53 PM
Waymark Code: WMM75
Published By: Groundspeak Regular Member Black Dog Trackers
Views: 13
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Long Description:
The disk is set in concrete on the West Bayshore Road bridge over Matadero Creek. It is undated. The view to the south west, shown in one of the pictures, is of the Matadero Creek canal. To the north east is Highway 101.
Condition: Mark found in good condition

Designation: SCVWD BM - 56

Benchmark Agency: Not listed

Monumentation type: Disk (unspecified type)

County: Santa Clara

USGS 7.5' Topographic Quadrangle Name: Mountain View

Find type: Found by luck/skill/knowledge

Benchmark Agency (if other): Not listed

Monumentation type (if other): Not listed

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Baron88 visited Santa Clara Valley Water District BM-56, Palo Alto, CA 10/26/2009 Baron88 visited it