VON SCHMIDT STATE BOUNDARY MONUMENT

Historical Landmark

Description:
This boundary monument, a cast iron column erected in 1873, marks the southern terminus of the California-Nevada State boundary established by A. W. Von Schmidt's 1872-73 survey. Von Schmidt's line, the first officially recognized oblique state line between California and Nevada, erred slightly, the boundary was later corrected to the present line, 3/4 mile to the north.

Registration Date: 4/26/1973

Location:
City: Needles
County: San Bernardino

Directions:
On E side of Pew Rd (River Rd), 2.6 mi S of state line, 14 mi N of Needles

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