USGS
Bench Mark
"DW 6536"

ca. 1898

Jerry Penry
May 29, 2013

This copper bolt was found on a large rock on the slope of a road. The original roads in this area at the time the bench mark was placed were in the low areas. The bench mark was placed on the slope of the hill or in a rock ledge during the time it was placed. The new road was moved to higher ground and cut into the side of the hill. It is not known if the bench mark is still in the original location. One side of the copper bolt is smashed indicating it has been hit by something. Recovered by Kurt Luebke, Jenny Stukel Penry and Jerry Penry.

The large rock along the south side of the road.

Kurt Luebke examining the copper bolt.

The location of the bench mark.

Side view of the copper bolt in the rock.

Top view shoing damage to the copper bolt.

Other Deadwood Datum Bench Marks

© Jerry Penry 2013