Key:flood mark

A flood mark is a point that represents recorded maximum of water table. It is usually a plaque or pole with marked level of flood.

Examples

How to map

Place a node at the location of the flood mark. Tag with historic=flood_mark and appropriate flood_mark key value:

• flood_mark=plaque - as first image above (made of metal, rock, wood),
• flood_mark=painting - as second image above,
• flood_mark=engraving - usually inscription (made on rock, wall),
• flood_mark=pole - usually with several marks,
• flood_mark=yes - otherwise.

Tags to use in combination

• historic=flood_mark - historical significance
• flood_date=* - the date of the flood written as yyyy-mm-dd (alternatives: yyyy-mm and yyyy); following date=* syntax
• inscription=* - the text of an inscription that may be found on the flood mark
• location=* - indoor, outdoor
• source=* - source of information
• note=* - additional information
• tourism=attraction

Related tags

This project is continuation and extension of Key:high_water_mark. Within few weeks high_water_mark will be replaced (merged).

• historic=highwater_mark (lower use)