Seven Ranges Terminus

Seven Ranges Terminus is a surveying marker located in Magnolia where three counties meet. The granite stone with an inscribed X marks the starting point where land surveyors began measuring the territory.

The stone was placed on August 10, 1786, marking the start of surveying the Northwest Territory. This marker helped organize newly acquired lands for American settlement in the years that followed.

The rectangular survey system implemented at this location established methods for measuring and distributing land across the expanding United States territory.

The marker sits on private property, a short walk from the nearest public road. It's best to check access permission beforehand and wear sturdy shoes for the walk.

The granite has kept its original location despite past efforts to move it. Ground frost over the years has caused it to tip slightly to one side.

Location: Stark County

Location: Tuscarawas County

Location: Carroll County

Inception: August 10, 1786

GPS coordinates: 40.65194,-81.31806

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:46