Land surveying
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Anthony Lueck survey reports
The collection contains reports by Anthony Lueck, a licensed Land Surveyor in Minnesota and Wisconsin. The reports are based on historical data and field work related to Minnesota and Wisconsin, especially the St. Louis River and boundary between the two states.
Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific Railway Company land books
The collection contains three land books containing land locations, land and timber sales information, deed dates and records of land payments of the properties held by the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway.
Ely Lake land litigation papers
The collection consists of papers which document the disputed land claims of settlers in the vicinity of Ely Lake (formerly known as Cedar Island Lake), which is located in Fayal Township, St. Louis County, Minnesota. The dispute was based on an allegedly inaccurate survey by the U.S. Surveyor General's office and on the U.S. Homestead Law.
George Stuntz papers
The collection contains 53 documents pertaining to the Vermilion Road Construction. 6 additional documents are included which pertain to other survey sites.
Gorham A. Taylor notebooks
The collection consists of 3 notebooks containing sketches, surveys, and other engineering notes.