G 329

NGS PID: AA0271
Coordinates: N 24.655° W 81.28125°
Location: Florida
   Monroe County
      Big Pine Key Quad
Elevation: 11.02 ft.
Type: Bench Mark Disk
Setting: Concrete Step
Monumented: 1970
Monumented By: NGS
Status: Recovered
Condition: Good as of February 24, 2014
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A report on the condition of this survey mark has been submitted to NGS.

This was a fun mark to search for at Bahia Honda State Park. We entered the grassy area just north of the old Bahia Honda bridge to find two sets of steps leading down toward a small beach. The benchmark disk is located at the lower set of steps, set into the top surface of a step. It is in good condition—slightly corroded, but still legible. Rich and I explored the grassy area further, finding a replica of Flagler’s private railcar “Rambler,” before heading back up to the bridge.

NGS Bench Mark Disk G 329 Eyelevel view of the disk on the step. Looking S toward the old Bahia Honda Rail Bridge. Another view (to the SW) of the rail bridge, and a replica of Flagler’s private railcar “Rambler.” Looking N toward the new Bahia Honda bridge.