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
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


The DC region has recognized the following comparative achievements:


  • Largest Meet-Up Achievement: awarded on 2008-06-14
  • Highest Geohash:
  • Lowest Geohash:
  • Most Westerly Geohash:
  • 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.