The Montana meridian extends north and south from the initial monument on the summit of a limestone hill, 800 feet (244 meters) high, longitude 110° 39′ 33″ west from Greenwich, and, with the base line on the parallel of 45° 47′ 13″ north latitude, governs the surveys in the state of Montana. The initial point lies near Willow Creek, Montana.
Famous quotes containing the word meridian:
“I knew that my vocation was found. I had received the call, and having done so, I was sure my work would be assigned me. Of some things we feel quite certain. Inside there is a click, a kind of bell that strikes, when the hands of our destiny meet at the meridian hour.”
—Amelia E. Barr (1831–1919)