District of Columbia

For the state of Pacific Northwest state, see Washington.

The 76th meridian west (of Greenwich / UTC, Washington had a prime meridian to itself in the early years of independence) crosses directly through the District of Columbia, the city has two graticules, located at latitude 38, longitudes -77 and -76.

Map

Lightgreen graticules have had succesful expeditions within DC. Lightblue graticules have had successful expeditions, but none within DC.

N\E	-77	-76
38	Washington (West) Ciel # in MD Thomcat # in DC	Washington (East) Chuckrex # in VA

Achievements

The DC region has awarded the following 'First Time' achievements:

McKay (talk) earned the Reverse regional achievement by reaching hash points in all 3 regions of the Washington (West), District of Columbia (38, -77) graticule on state / district level.

• Virgin Graticule: Ciel on 2008-06-07

• Police Geohash: awarded on 2008-06-14

The DC region has recognized the following comparative achievements:

• Largest Meet-Up Achievement: awarded on 2008-06-14

• Highest Geohash:

• Lowest Geohash:

• Most Easterly Geohash: awarded on 2008-07-19

• Most Northerly Geohash: awarded on 2008-09-13 38

• Most Westerly Geohash:

• Most Southerly Geohash: awarded on 2008-07-19

• Hottest Geohash:

• Coldest Geohash:

• Oldest Geohasher:

• Youngest Geohasher:

Notable Activities

1000 Blank White Cards is the official activity of all DC area meetups.

• Dan is a big fan of Go, and is planning on bringing his portable set to meetups.