Manuscripts

Map of mining town Randsburg, California

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Description: Map is printed, with references to local mines, on paper mounted on linen.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: approximately 1900.
Call number: mssHM 84435
Provenance: Gift of Robert Ferguson, February 2005.
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A geological map of England & Wales / by G.B. Greenough Esq., President of the Geological Society F.R.S. F.L.S this map is accompanied by an explanatory memoir

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A very large and colorfully detailed map in six sheets. Includes "List of the several geological groups in this map." Mounted on linen, with printed label mounted on the outside of each folded sheet: James Wyld, successor to Mr. Faden, geographer to His Majesty The separate Memoir by Greenbough is located in the same area as the map in L-2 LF. The accompanying Memoir has been inserted in gray paper covers, with title-label, possibly from original wrapper Table of geological groups. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Cylindrical. Printing Process: Lithography.

478245

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Randsburg Mine Tailings - Randsburg

Manuscripts

The collection contains letters, documents, maps and reports related to the professional activities of mining engineer Harley A. Sill. There are reports on ores and mines and technical data, chiefly from California, Arizona, Nevada, Canada and Mexico. There are also some reports on mines in other parts of the United States and in South and Central America. There is also one small box containing bibliographical references related to mines and metallurgy (Box 15).

mssSill

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

Manuscripts

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

mssCalsurvey

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

Manuscripts

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

mssCalsurvey

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A map of the town of San Francisco 1847

Rare Books

Accompanied by a document stating," I hereby certify that this map is a true photographic copy of the first map of San Francisco on file at the office of the Recorder. [signed] Eugene J. Sullivan, Deputy Recorder, January 4, 1905." A manuscript map laid on linen. Unreadable MS notes. Accompanying document has pencil drawn heads both sides. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: no. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Photo reproduction.

71001

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Collection of California survey maps

Manuscripts

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.

mssCalsurvey

Map of mining town Randsburg, California

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