Mckenzie River at the outlet of Clear Lake
![grey sky and bright orange, yellow and green foliage reflect in the still water](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/media/images/CarrieBoudreau.OR_.ClearLakeOutlet.jpg?itok=qdevOOaH)
Detailed Description
The measurement tape installed in the river bank is called a staff plate. USGS hydrologic technicians use staff gage readings to calibrate sensors depth sensors to make sure data being recorded is accurate.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.