NOGLS 2573

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"NOGLS 2573"

Reference Benchmarks: None
Condition: Strong ware present
Stamping: 2573 NOGLS
Coordinates: 32.404056, -110.951108
Elevation: 2585.091 ft (787.936 m)
Setting: Pipe cap.
Monumentor: USGS

Datasheet Description:

T. 12 S., R. 14 E., sec. 7, at Puschs steam pump; 2 ft. S. of NE. corner of pump house; on W. side of rd.; standard iron post with bronze cap stamped "2573 NOGLS".


"NOGLS 2573" is a benchmark monumented by the USGS in 1904 located in Pinal County, Arizona.

This disc is apart of the NOGLS vertical datum conducted during 1903, 1904, and 1905 across the Tucson area. To learn more about the NOGLS datum see this page.

The best way to get to "NOGLS 2573" is, starting at West Orange Grove Road and North Oracle Road (AZ 77), head North along Oracle Road for 6.1 miles to gravel driveway on left with a metal arch over road saying "Steam Pump Ranch 10901". Turn left onto this road and then park on the left. Walk along gravel road to a protective roof over an old building. The benchmark is 2 feet south of an old pillar at the northeast corner of the structure, flush with the ground.

The benchmark is currently behind a fence blocking access to the benchmark. There is a gate but it is locked.