High water mark
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High water mark may refer to:
- Ordinary high water markOrdinary high water markOrdinary high water mark refers to the highest level reached by a body of water that has been maintained for a sufficient period of time to leave evidence on the landscape. It may be indicated by destruction of terrestrial vegetation, the presence of marks on trees or debris deposits...
, a landscape marking such as floodwater staining left by the highest level of water (e.g., StrandlineStrandlineThe strandline, or high water mark, is the area at the top of a beach where debris is deposited. Where there are tides, this line is formed by the highest position of the tide, and moves up and down the beach on a fortnightly cycle...
, debris left by high tide) - High-water mark of the Confederacy, the turning point of the Battle of Gettysburg
- High Water Mark of the Rebellion MonumentHigh Water Mark of the Rebellion MonumentThe High Water Mark of the Rebellion Monument identifies the Confederate units of Longstreet's assault on a large bronze scroll, as well as the Union's "respective troops who met or assisted to repulse Longstreet's Assault."...
, a Gettysburg Battlefield memorial - High water marks, a hedge fund term used to determine fund performance fees
- High watermark (computer security)