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Tolchester Beach, MDStation ID: 8573364
Station Information

Latitude: 39° 12.8' N Mean Range: 1.21 ft.
Longitude: 76° 14.7' W Diurnal Range: 1.73 ft.
Established: Jun 24 1971
Present Installation: Jun 2 1994
NOAA Chart #: 12278
Time Meridian: 75 W
            
Water Level Station Image for Tolchester Beach, MD

Data Types Available:

Primary Water Level
Backup Water Level
Wind
Air Temperature
Water Temperature
Barometric Pressure

Station and Bench Mark Drawing

Click HERE for Drawing
(Not for navigational use)

Station Location Chartlet

Click HERE for Map
(Not for navigational use)

EPOCH Update Information:

EPOCH Datum Comparison: Click HERE - check datum differences between the old epoch (1960-1978) and the new epoch (1983-2001)
Superceded Bench Mark Data Sheet: Click HERE - bench mark sheet on the old Tidal Datum Epoch (1960-1978)
Superceded Datums: Click HERE - datums on the old Tidal Datum Epoch (1960-1978)
Mean Sea Level Differences List: Click HERE - mean sea level differences between the two epochs for all stations.
Mean Sea Level Difference:
for 8573364 Tolchester Beach, MD
1983-20011960-1978Difference:
4.25 ft. 4.00 ft. 0.25 ft.

Location:

To reach the bench marks from the intersection of State Highways 213 and 291 in Chestertown, proceed west on Route 291 for 0.8 km (0.5 mi) to Highway 20, turn right and continue west on Highway 20 for 11.3 km (7.0 mi) to Highway 21. Turn right and proceed west on Highway 21 for 5.3 km (3.3 mi) to the Tolchester Marina. The bench marks are located between Route 21 and the entrance channel to the marina. The tide gage is located on the north bulkhead along the entrance channel.
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