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Tutorial: search for a survey mark

This tutorial walks you through finding a survey control mark by name or mark ID.

Before you start​

  • Ensure you are signed in to Benchmrk.
  • Select the correct jurisdiction for the mark you are looking for. You can change this from Profile → Jurisdiction.

Steps​

Tap the Search bar at the top of the map screen. The search screen appears with a text input field.

Tap search bar

2. Enter your search term​

Type the mark name or mark ID. For example:

  • By name: Type "Flinders Peak" (VIC) or "Mount Keira" (NSW)
  • By ID: Type the mark name or identifier for your jurisdiction — for example, a nine-figure number in VIC, or a mark name in other states

Results appear as you type, showing the mark name, type, and distance from your location.

3. Select a result​

Tap the mark you want from the results list. The search screen closes and the map centres on the selected mark.

Search results list

4. View the summary card​

A summary card appears at the bottom of the screen showing the mark's name, type, status, and distance.

5. Open full details​

Tap the summary card to expand the full Point details panel, which shows:

  • Horizontal coordinates (GDA2020 and GDA94)
  • Vertical data (AHD)
  • Mark metadata (type, status, order, uncertainty)

Tips​

tip

If your search returns no results, check that you have the correct jurisdiction selected and that no filters are hiding the mark. See Troubleshooting: search returns no results.

Next steps​

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