USGS
Bench Mark
"DW 5322"

ca. 1898

Jerry Penry
May 13, 2011

A nice example of an 1890's bronze tablet that was established by USGS in the Black Hills. This monument is along the south edge of Custer, South Dakota, near the city park and along the south side of a road. Recovered by Kurt Luebke and Jerry Penry.

Looking southeast toward the bench mark along the south side of the street.

Looking westerly over the bench mark.

Looking east over the bench mark.

Looking northeast toward the town of Custer.

The top view of the monument.

The original USGS quad sheet showing the bench mark location.

Other Deadwood Datum Bench Marks

© Jerry Penry 2011