MASC GPS Monument

On Tuesday, 17 Aug 1999, MASC placed a navigation quality GPS monument near the boat landing at Olin Park in Madison.

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Setting the plaque in the relatively substantial monument

MASC members present at the dedication along with Phillip Peterson of Berntsen (second from left).

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The plaque was donated by Berntsen International.

Position was GPS'd by Birrenkott Surveying

Greg Jones, always suspicious of new technology, verifies the monument's position using state-of-the-art city equipment.

Seen here taking a backsight on one of the satellites.

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