Field notes, undated
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372 at Long Norman coal mine, at point 40 feet above coal = 382 ft for top of coal, 3/4 mi. S of Hennesville. 380 ft to top of shale. About 15 ft shale would place top of coal at 365 ft. At south edge of turn, Lomtunnel coal mine. 335 ft = 422 U.S.G.S. bench mark at court house. 422 335 87 add. 382 87 419-420 Actual level of Long Norman coal is 420 feet., 3ft seam, 315 = RR level at station.