USGS
Bench Mark
"DW 5862"

ca. 1898

Jerry Penry
May 30, 2013

This bench mark is located approximately 3 miles southwest of Lead, South Dakota, along the north side of a former railroad. The monument has been hit and is leaning to the west. Recovered by Kurt Luebke, Jenny Stukel Penry, and Jerry Penry.

The bronze cap on iron pipe. Looking north.

Looking north.

Looking east.

Closeup of the cap.

The old railroad grade filled with water. Looking west.

The location on the USGS 30-minute quad sheet.

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© Jerry Penry 2013