Geographic Markers

The most southern point you can drive to in the Western Hemisphere.

The farthest northwesterly point of the British mainland is one of the most remote places in the Scottish Highlands.

This mysterious marker puzzles pedestrians and infuriates geographers.

The sign marks one of the endpoints to mainland Britain's longest overland travel route.

This lesser-known geographic marker was the reference point for all surveys of the continent for 75 years.

This cairn marks the only place where Central European Time, Eastern European Time, and Further-eastern European Time meet.

This small roadside eatery exists in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres, as the equator runs right through it.

If you visit Santa's village, you can get your passport stamped to show you crossed into the Arctic Circle.

This mundane post marks the old location of the city's main postal hub.

Watch the seas clash at the place where according to Maori tradition, the spirits depart for their journey to the afterlife.

A monument in the Belarusian city of Polotsk claims to mark the exact midpoint of the European continent.

This large copper bolt represents the benchmark for measuring sea levels in most of Europe.

This stone obelisk is a relic of the 17th-century Swedish mile markers.

This spot along the 23.5 degree north parallel marks the northern boundary of the tropics.

The Thai Army has dug deep trenches along the Thai/Myanmar border to prevent drug smuggling.

One of only five observatories in the world built to measure the Earth's wobble.

This extremely remote border crossing was closed to prevent smuggling and looting.

This candy-striped tower is the farthest east you can go in the United States.