New Mexico Principal Meridian (original) (raw)
The New Mexico Principal Meridian
Near San Acacia, New Mexico
John W. Garretson originally set the New Mexico Principal Meridian in April of 1855. This Initial Point is the reference for surveys throughout all of New Mexico and the southwest corner of Colorado. In 1956 there were questions as to the location for the initial point location; the BLM director had the point located, verified and remonumented.
The corner is a 3 �� brass cap set in concrete surrounded by a metal container, which is raised approximately 4� above a larger mass of concrete. There are standard BLM caps in the NE, SE, SW and NW quadrants at varying distances. All reference monuments are stamped with the bearing and distance to the corner and 1956. The initial point and the reference monuments are all in very good condition.
Submitted by:
Kurt A Luebke** **Buckner M. Creel V