Medford in Jackson County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)

Historic Land Survey Monument

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, November 25, 2020

1. Historic Land Survey Monument

Inscription. Quarter section corner located on the west line of section 30 township 37 south, range 1 west of the Willamette Meridian. A wood post first established this position in 1854 by government surveyors Butler Ives and George Hyde. In 1893 the present stone monument was set by county surveyor C.J. Howard son of J.S. Howard, Medford's first mayor. The Medford town plat ties to this corner.

This marker dedicated May 20, 1985 in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the U.S. Public Land Survey System and the 100th anniversary of the incorporation of the town of Medford.

Erected 1985 by Professional Land Surveyors of Oregon, Rogue River Charter.

Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. A significant historical date for this entry is May 20, 1985.

Location. 42° 19.43′ N, 122° 52.524′ W. Marker is in Medford, Oregon, in Jackson County. It can be reached from the intersection of South Holly Street and West 8th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Medford OR 97501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and monument is in Southern Oregon.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast,

in the Pacific Northwest,

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

in the Cascade Range,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Medford Townsite (within shouting distance of this marker); Scion of the Washington Elm (within shouting distance of this marker); Medford Public Library (about 400 feet

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away, measured in a direct line); Replica of the Statue of Liberty (about 500 feet away); August D. Singler (approx. 0.2 miles away); Acme Hardware Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Public School Building in Medford (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Goldy Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Medford.

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, November 25, 2020

2. Historic Land Survey Monument

1893 quarter section stone behind the marker.

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, November 25, 2020

3. Historic Land Survey Monument

Closeup of survey stone.

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, November 25, 2020

4. Historic Land Survey Monument

View of marker looking NW within Alba Park

Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2020, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. This page has been viewed 432 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 25, 2020, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. 3. submitted on October 12, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. 4. submitted on November 25, 2020, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.