Willamette Stone State Heritage Site - Portland, Oregon - State/Provincial Parks on Waymarking.com

At a mere 1.54 acres, this is one of Oregon's smallest state park preserves, and is the home of a landmark that has influenced land surveying for all of Oregon (and beyond).

The park is located about 4 miles west of downtown Portland, and is the location where Oregon's 1st surveyor general, John B. Preston, pounded a stake that established the initial point (beginning spot) for all land surveying in Oregon and Washington. This initial point helps to establish township and ranges.

There is parking for about 7 cars, and a short paved asphalt walkway to a brick-lined pad that holds a marker that represents the "initial point" for surveying, as well as 3 dedicated benches. The walkway can be slippery and it is a bit steep. A few stairs at the end are also steep.

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Park Type: Day Use Activities: Birdwatching, solitude, history. Background: This is the survey "initial point" for all land surveying in Oregon and Washington states. Date Established?: June 4, 1851 Link to Park: [Web Link] Park Fees: Not listed Additional Entrance Points: Not Listed

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