1 AMD
Note Entered on May 6, 2023
Spatial/elevation data
| Coordinates | N 41.42543° W 76.03023° (estimate) |
| Elevation | 910.340 ft. |
| Location | Pennsylvania
Wyoming County Noxen Quad |
Mark description
| Type | Bench Mark Disk |
| Setting | Rock Ledge |
| Monumented | 1942 by USGS |
| Description (USGS) | Noxen, 1.9 mi E. of station, along State Highway 29; at Y-rd. beyond Bowmans Creek; 125 ft S. and 169 ft E. from junction; 18 ft S. of macadam rd.; in ledge outcrop; standard tablet stamped “1 AMD 1942 910” Reference mark; 163 ft N. of tablet; on wingwall; chiseled cross |
Narrative and photographs
This USGS bench mark sounded interesting, but I was skeptical before I even began my trip today based on what I saw on the Street View. My fears were confirmed. There is really nowhere safe to park or walk along this very narrow road with no shoulders, and the ledge must be one of many in the heavily wooded area east of Buckwheat Hollow Road. I may try again if Rich is with me, but this morning I didn’t have the time or inclination to poke around in that area. This may also be easier in the colder seasons when there is less vegetation.