U. S. Geological Survey
Standard Township Corner
T1N, R5-6E, BHMBlack Hills, South Dakota
1897
A. L. Coleman - U. S. Surveyor for USGS
This Standard Township Corner was established by the U. S. Geological Survey in 1897 on the Black Hills Meridian Base Line at the SE Corner of Section 36 between Ranges 5 and 6 East. It is easily accessible with a short walk. Recovered by Dave Ingram and Jerry Penry.
Location of the corner on the Black Hills National Forest map.
Looking westerly toward the monument.
The USGS iron pipe and bronze cap.
Top view of the bronze cap.
Bearing tree to the Northwest.
Close-up of figures on the bearing tree.
© Jerry Penry 2015
