WO 6

Recovered in Good Condition on June 21, 2008

Spatial/elevation data

Coordinates	N 44.41345° W 68.587416°
Elevation	26.55 ft.
Location	Maine Hancock County Blue Hill Quad

Mark description

Type	Bench Mark Disk
Setting	Concrete Bridge Sidewall
Monumented	1940 by USGS
Description (NGS)	NGS Datasheet

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A report on the condition of this survey mark has been submitted to NGS.

Narrative and photographs

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.

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!).