USGS
Bench Mark
"DW 5358"

ca. 1898

Jerry Penry
May 16, 2019

This bench mark in located in the lower Black Hills region approximately 3 miles west-southwest of Jewell Cave. It is just off Mann Road and 1.1 miles from Highway 16. It is one of the best examples of having both witness trees still standing and clearly marked.

The bench mark on the top right side of the lone rock in the forest.

Another view of the bench mark on the solitary rock.

Close-up of the bench mark bronze tablet.

Witness tree to the southwest.

Close-up of the scribing on the witness tree to the southwest.

Witness tree to the north.

Close-up of the scribing on the witness tree to the north.

The original text describing the location and the two witness trees.

Other Deadwood Datum Bench Marks

© Jerry Penry 2019