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Geodetic Marker Recovery Event

May 13, 2023

America’s Boating Club of Raleigh

Geodetic Marker Recovery Event

On Saturday May 13, ABCR is having its first group Geodetic Marker Recovery event in over two years.  Several have waited in anticipation and we appreciate your patience.  Any members of ABCR or members of nearby squadrons are welcome. 

Geodetic marks are important survey points around the nation.  Most are 3” metal disks in cement monuments placed by a variety of agencies, and some are more than 100 years old.  The geodetic program is one of three USPS Cooperative Charting civic service programs.  This one is primarily a land-based event.  We will be going out in cars and then by foot at each stop to locate and report the condition of primary survey markers in our area.  Marks recovered will be reported to the Coop Charting Committee who will forward our reports and photos taken to the National Geodetic Survey, an agency within NOAA responsible for the national geodetic marker database.  Here are some details:

Zoom Geodetic Training: some evening prior to the event for those who may want it (TBD)

Event Planner and Leader: P/Stf/C Greg Shay, JN-ACN

Event Date & Time: Saturday, May 13, 10:30 AM Start

Meetup Location:  At Arby’s Restaurant parking lot (1300 5th Ave) off US 70 in Garner

Area to be searched: South of Rt 70 along and around Rt 50 going south toward Benson – Maps and routes of markers to be located will be provided in advance of the event

Finish Time and Lunch: 1:30 PM – Cleveland Draft House, 61-1 NC-42 Garner, NC

Suggested Equipment per Car or Team:  50’ or 100’ measuring tape, smartphone camera, spade and/or small pointed shovel, rags for cleaning marks, metal detector if you have one.









 


More Information

For further information, contact:

Greg D. Shay

9193061225

greginctown@aol.com