At Crater Lake West Rim: Solid Cement Cylinder With U.S. Geological Survey, 3 Inch Diameter Cast Bronze Benchmark.
…A survey monument is a general term for any permanent marker (metal disk, pipe) placed to identify a specific horizontal location or boundary point.
...A benchmark is a specialized type of survey monument dedicated specifically to indicating precise vertical elevation, usually referenced to mean sea level

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