Collection of California Survey Maps: Finding Aid mssCalsurvey

Gayle M. Richardson

The Huntington Library

January 2023

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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.

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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

Box 1, Roll 1

Map of the property of the Los Angeles Canal and Reservoir Company, prepared by William Moore 1870

Scope and Contents

Map is drawn on linen-backed tracing paper, with black ink; with a small tear.

Box 1, Roll 2

Map of the Botiller Tract in Los Angeles, undertaken by Hansen and Seebold 1873

Scope and Contents

Map is drawn on brittle paper, with black and colored ink.

Box 1, Roll 3

Plat of Rancho Addition to San Jose 1874

Scope and Contents

Map is drawn on linen-backed tracing paper, with black and red ink.

Box 1, Roll 4

Map of a survey of the property conveyed to Joseph Coujet and Roch Sarrial by deed in 1882 1893

Scope and Contents

Map is drawn on linen-backed tracing paper; with black and colored ink.

Box 1, Roll 5

Plat of James T. Murphy's Asuncion and Atascadero rancho Undated

Scope and Contents

Map is drawn on paper, with black ink; coming apart at the seam and ripped.

Box 1, Roll 6

Map of the undivided lands of the Felipe Lugo Tract filed in suit of Rinehart v. Lugo undated

Scope and Contents

Map is drawn on linen, with black and red ink.