- NGS PID:
- FP0272
- Coordinates:
- N 35.075583° W 109.76945°
- Location:
- Elevation:
- 5815.96 ft.
- Type:
- Reference Mark Disk
- Setting:
- Square Concrete Monument
- Year Established:
- 1936
- Established By:
- NGS
- Status:
- Recovered
- Condition:
- Good as of September 19, 2008
- Official Description: NGS Datasheet
For more information, see: DESERT PARK
The disk was recovered in good condition, however the monument has cracked and the soil surrounding the monument has undergone severe erosion, exposing all four sides of the concrete to a depth of about 20 inches. The monument appears to be straight and stable, but it may have shifted. Interstate 40 now follows the path of the former U.S. Highway 66 in this area. Access the mark via the Petrified Forest exit from I-40 (exit 311). Follow Park Road in a generally northeasterly direction for approximately 1 mile to a park service road on the right. Follow the service road approximately 0.6 miles northeasterly to the station and reference marks on the right.
For more information, see: DESERT PARK