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United States : Idaho

12.4 miles (20.0 km) WNW of Parker, Fremont, ID, USA
Approx. altitude: 1574 m (5163 ft)
([?] maps: Google MapQuest OpenStreetMap topo aerial ConfluenceNavigator)
Antipode: 44°S 68°E

Accuracy: 2 m (6 ft)
Quality:

Click on any of the images for the full-sized picture.

#2: View North #3: View East #4: View South #5: View West #6: All zeros! #7: Looking down on the point from a height of 120m #8: View North, from 120m above the point #9: View East, from 120m above the point #10: View South, from 120m above the point #11: View West, from 120m above the point #12: A closeup view of the St Anthony Dunes, to the South-Southwest

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  44°N 112°W (visit #5)  

#1: The confluence point lies on a sandy rural road, that runs West-to-East

(visited by Ross Finlayson)

09-May-2021 -- Yet another revisit - this time to a Degree Confluence Point that happens to lie on a rural dirt road - that runs West-East along the 44 Degrees North line of latitude. I had previously visited this point almost 8 years ago. I had forgotten just how sandy this area is. Loose sand covers much of the road, and a large series of sand dunes (the St. Anthony Dunes) lies to the South-Southeast. After photographing the point, I flew my drone to these dunes and back.

After leaving the point, I took what I thought would be a shortcut to get to my next destination (West Yellowstone, Montana). Alas, my SUV - despite being 4WD - got stuck in a patch of deep sand. Fortunately I had phone coverage, so was able to call for assistance. About 2 hours later (and $240 lighter), I got winched out of the sand, and was able to continue my trip. This is the second time my vehicle has gotten stuck while visiting a Degree Confluence Point.

Here is a remote-controlled aerial video of this confluence point.


 All pictures
#1: The confluence point lies on a sandy rural road, that runs West-to-East
#2: View North
#3: View East
#4: View South
#5: View West
#6: All zeros!
#7: Looking down on the point from a height of 120m
#8: View North, from 120m above the point
#9: View East, from 120m above the point
#10: View South, from 120m above the point
#11: View West, from 120m above the point
#12: A closeup view of the St Anthony Dunes, to the South-Southwest
ALL: All pictures on one page