Von Schmidt Monument, CA NV OR - U.S. Historic Survey Stones and Monuments on Waymarking.com

This rock and wood monument is located in the extreme northeast corner of California, about 120 feet northeast of station MV0392. Access is from the north, from the Adel to Fort Bidwell Road, take BLM Road south to Twelvemile Creek, ford the creek and climb the canyon wall to station. This monument was established in 1872 by A.W. Von Schmidt who was hired to establish the corner of California, Nevada, and Oregon at N 42° W 120°.

Monumentation Type: Brick/cobble/mortared stone Monument Category: State boundary marker Accessible to general public: yes Historical significance: There were three different surveys (two by Von Schmidt) to establish the corner of California, Nevada, and Oregon. The different locations are over 3 miles apart. The 1872 Von Schmidt Monument is now the agreed to corner of the states. County: OR Lake, CA Modoc, NV Washoe USGS Quad: Barrel Springs NGS PID: MV0393 Approximate date of monument: 01/01/1872 Monumentation Type (if other): Not listed Monument Category (if other): Not listed Explain Non-Public access: Not listed Monument Website: Not listed Other Coordinates: Not Listed Other Coordinates details: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
1. A closeup photo of the monument is required.
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2. A 'distant' photo including the monument in the view is highly recommended. Include the compass direction you faced when you took the picture.

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