Mt. Whitney Bench Mark

Mt. Whitney Bench Mark

With a staggering elevation of 14,494 feet, Mt. Whitney is the highest peak in the contiguous United States.

Rising sharply out of Owens Valley on the edge of the Sequoia National Park, Mount Whitney's impressive summit towers over the surrounding landscape and stands as a formidable challenge.

This distinctive medallion is a tribute to those hikers and climbers who have mastered Mount Whitney's tough terrain. The obverse replicates the design and detail of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Bench Mark that is located on Mount Whitney's chiseled peak. The reverse contains a space for engraving.

Minted in solid bronze in the style of actual USGS bench marks (not the lesser-quality, simulated bench marks others make from lead and tin), this three-inch medallion comes in its own drawstring velour pouch accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.