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Descriptive Summary
Title: Diseño del Rancho del Arroyo Chico
Dates: 1819-1900
Collection Number: MSS 295
Creator/Collector:
John Bidwell
Extent: Items: 1 box Linear Feet: .20
Repository:
California State University, Chico
Chico, California 95929-0295
Abstract: Diseño del Rancho del Arroyo Chico, handdrawn in 1846, purchase from William Dickey in 1849, was granted and confirmed to
John Bidwell in 1859. Deeds, grants and map showing Arroyo Chico (Big Chico Creek), Arroyo Sacramento (Sacramento River),
Arroyo Seco.
Language of Material: English
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Folder 1a: original. Restricted due to fragility. “A” part 2. Use copy provided.
Publication Rights
The library can only claim physical ownership of the collection. Users are responsible for satisfying any claimants of literary
property.
Preferred Citation
Diseño del Rancho del Arroyo Chico. California State University, Chico
Acquisition Information
Butte County Probate Records, # 1187, Butte County Superior Court
Scope and Content of Collection
Contains deeds and land grants from Spanish and Mexican governments, and California government for the ownership of Rancho
del Arroyo Chico. In Spanish and English. Begins with land grant of Rancho del Arroyo Chico to William Dickey, November 18,
1844 by Governor Manuel Micheltorena. Hand drawn map showing the natural borders described as the Sacramento River to the
east, and to the north along Big Chico Creek. The land grant contains 22,214.47 acres or five square miles. Sets of grants
and deeds labeled A, B, C, D, E, F, and G. Decree from the United States to John Bidwell labeled H. Certified by J.W. Mandeville,
Surveyor General of the United States for the State of California, on October 31, 1859.
Indexing Terms
Butte County (Calif.) -- Maps.
Sacramento River (Calif.) -- Maps.
Big Chico Creek (Calif.) -- Maps.
Land grants -- California.
Bidwell, John, 1819-1900.
Rancho del Arroyo Chico (Calif.)
Chico (Calif.) -- History.
Butte County (Calif.) -- History.
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