Meridian-Baseline State Park
| Meridian-Baseline State Park | |
|---|---|
The West meridian baseline marker | |
| Location | Ingham and Jackson counties, Michigan |
| Nearest city | Leslie, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 42°25′26″N 84°21′49″W / 42.42393°N 84.36368°W |
| Area | 108 acres (44 ha) |
| Elevation | 924 feet (282 m) |
| Established | 1967 |
| Administered by | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| Designation | Michigan state park |
| Website | Official website |
Meridian-Baseline State Park is a historic preservation area covering 108 acres (44 ha) in Ingham County and Jackson County, Michigan, containing the intersection of the Michigan meridian and the baseline used for the Michigan Survey. The state park has two monuments that show where the two mismatched baselines meet the principal meridian at the North Initial Point and South Initial Point.