WO 6

NGS PID: PE0346
Coordinates: N 44.41345° W 68.587416°
Location: Maine
   Hancock County
      Blue Hill Quad
Elevation: 26.55 ft.
Type: Bench Mark Disk
Setting: Concrete Bridge Sidewall
Monumented: 1940
Monumented By: USGS
Status: Recovered
Condition: Good as of June 21, 2008
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A report on the condition of this survey mark has been submitted to NGS.

Rich and I spent the day at the far reaches of Acadia National Park—the section of the park on Isle au Haut. It’s quite a haul to reach the island, involving a drive to Stonington and then a ferry ride to Isle au Haut Town Landing. Needless to say, after a full day of sightseeing and hiking, we were looking for a nice supper. We remembered seeing a place in Blue Hill called the Blue Moose. What could be more perfect for us?! There was even a big blue moose “sculpture” (for lack of a better word) on the front porch. Our meal was excellent and the place was quiet enough to allow us a chance to reflect on our day. With moose-bellies full, we began to walk back to the car and I happened to spot this benchmark disk on the curb of a bridge just across the street. It’s in very good condition with just some fine scratches on the surface.

USGS Bench Mark Disk WO 6 Eyelevel view of the benchmark disk in the bridge wall. Looking NE along Main Street, and toward MaineDOT benchmark 10201-11. Looking SW along Main Street. The Blue Moose is the pale blue building on the right (you can actually see the moose himself sitting on the porch!).