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Collection of California Survey Maps
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  • Conditions Governing Access
  • Conditions Governing Use
  • Preferred Citation
  • Immediate Source of Acquisition
  • Scope and Contents
  • Processing Information
  • Arrangement

  • Contributing Institution: The Huntington Library
    Title: Collection of California survey maps
    Identifier/Call Number: mssCalsurvey
    Physical Description: 2.08 Linear Feet (1 box)
    Date (inclusive): 1870-1893
    Abstract: A collection of six survey maps and plats of various California ranchos, tracts, and properties.
    Language of Material: Materials are in English.

    Conditions Governing Access

    Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more information.

    Conditions Governing Use

    The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining necessary permissions rests with the researcher.

    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item]. Collection of California survey maps, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

    Immediate Source of Acquisition

    Gift of Elizabeth Weser, April 1971.

    Scope and Contents

    A collection of six survey maps and plats of various California ranchos, tracts, and properties from 1870 to 1893. The maps are drawn on paper, linen-backed tracing paper, and linen using black and various colors of ink. There are some tears and two of the maps are separated at the seams.

    Processing Information

    Processed by Gayle M. Richardson in January 2023.

    Arrangement

    Arranged chronologically.

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    Ranches -- California
    Real property -- California
    California -- History -- 19th century
    California -- Maps
    Manuscript maps -- California -- 19th century
    Maps -- California -- 19th century
    Plats (maps) -- California -- 19th century
    Topographic surveys -- California -- 19th century