Southfield's Coasting The Baseline Traditional Cache

A Traditional Geocache near
Southfield's "Coasting the Baseline" Obelisk

The Coasting the Baseline Project is a series of commemorative markers located on Eight Mile or BaselineRoad.

Each marker is a ten foot tall obelisk that describes the significance of surveying in the settlement of Michigan and as the foundation for property ownership in the state.

Southfield’s Commemorative Marker
The Southfield Coasting the Baseline Obelisk will join those of other neighboring communities along Eight Mile Road. It is envisioned that markers will stretch from Lake St. Clair to Lake Michigan along the baseline. The markers, designed by Michigan native and world-renowned sculptor David Barr, include engraved references to early surveying tools, land ownership in America and elements of each community’s local history and are made from alternating blocks of black and white granite. The obelisk shape was chosen because it was commonly used by early surveyors to mark significant geographical points. The site selected for Southfield’s Coasting the Baseline marker is at Eight Mile and Rutland on city owned property.

Your are looking a small magnetic container.
PLEASE replace exactly where found.

Bring your own pen or pencil!

Do not stop or park on Eight Mile Road!
Park on Rutland or in a nearby business lot.

Don't forget to bring your pen to sign the log sheet!