District of Columbia
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- 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:
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McKay (talk) earned the Reverse regional achievement
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- 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.
