Found this behind a shopping center in North Dallas...what does it represent if anything?
Posted by MrTacocaT12345@reddit | Dallas | View on Reddit | 29 comments
Holls867@reddit
I like to paint those things everywhere
gt8504@reddit
I’m sure the land surveyor explanations are correct. But when I see it, I just see the US Army’s 7th ID emblem.
Corgisarethebest123@reddit
That’s a survey benchmark marker painted on the pavement, specifically a horizontal control point used by surveyors.
The black and white quartered oval/circle is a standard marking used to indicate a geodetic survey point set by agencies like the USGS, NGS (National Geodetic Survey), or a local government. The “hs” stenciled next to it likely indicates the type or code for that particular control point.
These marks help surveyors establish precise location references for construction, mapping, or engineering projects in the area. There’s probably a physical monument (like a metal disk or rod) in or under the pavement at that exact spot.
gosuprobe@reddit
pass along our thanks to whatever ai slop generator you copied this out of
Corgisarethebest123@reddit
Why does using AI bother you so much?
CuriousCamels@reddit
They could have just asked ChatGPT if they wanted to. Most people still use social media to talk to humans.
onfroiGamer@reddit
Because the information you copy pasted is wrong lol
Corgisarethebest123@reddit
It’s not?
7CoolNameHere7@reddit
Because it was an inaccurate and over explained statement. It is just a target for Arial drone mapping. That's it. yes it is likely established using survey equipment, but all the extra information you gave is extraneous and unhelpful for people who are unfamiliar with survey procedures and terminology
onfroiGamer@reddit
It’s actually most likely for an aerial survey
MrTacocaT12345@reddit (OP)
Thank you for the detailed explanation. I think the "hS" is an upside down "54"
DangerousRedVinyl@reddit
I think the "hs" is actually 54.
Sturdily5092@reddit
Road markers for PD drones
Onevas@reddit
It’s a delicious black and white cookie!!!
Snobolski@reddit
BMW parking
bananabob23@reddit
Construction? Land survey? Infrastructure engineering?
Over_Information9877@reddit
All the above. It's like a master reference point.
bananabob23@reddit
Yeah and the 54 is their own reference code
Personal_Tear_6102@reddit
Ben10 was here
Exciting_Classic277@reddit
Glad I'm not the only one
Lucid_Reality_Check@reddit
Ground control point for drone surveying?
bebopgamer@reddit
My first thought was that it had something to do with wayfinding for drones
jeremysbrain@reddit
It is a registration mark. They use it to make sure all of North Dallas' CMYK colors line up correctly.
KitchenPalentologist@reddit
So visuals in the simulation remain crispy?
jeremysbrain@reddit
Exactly. If they don't line up, then everything looks blurry and your told to go to the "ophthalmologist" to get recalibrated.
bigbugzman@reddit
It’s a energy upgrade in the game Space Ace represented in monochrome
big_texas_beef@reddit
Art the Clown marker. Come back at midnight and shake hands with Art.
admirablehome1@reddit
Kennedy Assassination
ChilliWilli214@reddit
BMW