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What is it A marker found on the foundation on the east side of Uncle Doc’s Flea Market at 1 West Olive.
What is the nature of it It is part of the survey network known as the National Spatial Reference System (NSRS). The NSRS includes a set of points on the Earth's surface whose
locations have been accurately determined; it is the consistent, national
coordinate system that specifies latitude, longitude, height, shoreline,
scale and gravity throughout the
nation.
When was it put there Records indicated it was “monumented” (placed) in 1903. Official reports note it was found in “good” condition in 1935 and 1989. This one is set vertically on the building, while some are set horizontally in paved areas.
When did the survey system begin
It was established in 1807 by President Thomas Jefferson as the Survey of the Coast, the nation’s first civilian scientific agency.
What does the number mean It indicates that location is 1368 feet above sea level.
What is it A marker found on the foundation on the east side of Uncle Doc’s Flea Market at 1 West Olive.
What is the nature of it It is part of the survey network known as the National Spatial Reference System (NSRS). The NSRS includes a set of points on the Earth's surface whose
locations have been accurately determined; it is the consistent, national
coordinate system that specifies latitude, longitude, height, shoreline,
scale and gravity throughout the
nation.
When was it put there Records indicated it was “monumented” (placed) in 1903. Official reports note it was found in “good” condition in 1935 and 1989. This one is set vertically on the building, while some are set horizontally in paved areas.
When did the survey system begin
It was established in 1807 by President Thomas Jefferson as the Survey of the Coast, the nation’s first civilian scientific agency.
What does the number mean It indicates that location is 1368 feet above sea level.
