Joseph L. Meek Oregon History Marker
historic site
- Material
- wood
- Inscription
- This marks the land claim of Joseph L. Meek, famed and unlettered "mountain man," who arrived in 1840 after driving from Fort Hall to Walla Walla in the first wagon on that part of the Oregon Trail. He was a founder of the Provisional Government;served a
- On the Vineyard and Valley
- 12.6 mi off the JCT SR 5 VIC VANCOUVER ALONG WESTSIDE VANCOUVER LAKE TO NW LOWER RIVER RD
- 21.4 mi off the JCT SR 500 VIC VANCOUVER TO JCT SR 5 VIC WOODLAND
- 26.8 mi off the Mount HoodNational
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:16 | 18:45 | 19:25 |
| June solstice | 05:24 | 20:19 | 21:05 |
| September equinox | 07:00 | 18:32 | 19:11 |
| December solstice | 07:50 | 15:42 | 16:32 |
Local time (America/Los_Angeles).
45.57787, -122.97016
Elevation 60 m (modelled from terrain)