The statue of Scott is displayed on the summit's southern side and faces southeast, toward Mount Scott; the towering statue sits on a basalt terrace with two concrete benches and steps. It measures approximately , and has a granite base measuring approximately . An inscription of the plinth's side edge reads; GUTZON - BORGLUM - SCULPTOR and its back edge bears the inscription; KUNST - FDRY NEW YORK. The front of the base reads: HARVEY W. SCOTT / 1838-1910 / PIONEER / EDITOR / PUBLISHER / MOLDER OF OPINION / IN OREGON / AND THE NATION.