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Map of the City of Vallejo, terminus of the Napa Valley, Sonoma Valley and California Pacific Railroad / Surveyed by E. H. Rowe, C.E

Description: This map has many hand written notes. Notable across the top, "No City or town was ever laid off with better or wider or more regular streets." The verso contains a letter in the same hand to "Brother William" started on August 14, 1871 and continued on August 27th of the same year, giving particulars about Vallejo and investment opportunities available there. Submap; Showing lot arrangement at the junction of two surveying systems. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: no. Graphic Scale: Feet. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Lithography. Verso Text: Letter to Brother William, 1871.
Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1868
Call number: 235195
Creator: Rowe, E. H(Opens in new tab)
Dimensions: 48 x 79 cm
Associated organization: John Middleton & Son.
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