San Bernardino meridian

The San Bernardino meridian, established in 1852,[1] is one of three principal meridians in the state of California.

The San Bernardino meridian is used for Southern California, and some townships in Arizona are also referenced to it.

[1] The initial point (datum) is at the summit of Mount San Bernardino, in the San Bernardino Mountains, in San Bernardino County, California.

It is at an elevation of over 10,000 feet (3,000 meters).

The meridian runs north–south from the initial point 34°07′13″N 116°55′48″W / 34.12028°N 116.93000°W / 34.12028; -116.93000.