USGS
Bench Mark
"DW 5834"

ca. 1898

Jerry Penry
October 4, 2014

This iron post bench mark is located along the north side of a road in an area historically known as Bear Gulch. The South Dakota/Wyoming state line is located approx. 1.5 miles to the west of this location.

The bench mark as shown to the right.

Another view of the bench mark.

Jenny Stukel Penry posing with the 116-year-old bench mark.

The stamping on the top of the cap.

Scene along the road near the SD/WY state line close to the bench mark.

Location on the 1902 Deadwood 30-minute quad sheet.

Other Deadwood Datum Bench Marks

© Jerry Penry 2014