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Land surveying

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Anthony Lueck survey reports

 Collection
Identifier: U6292
Abstract

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.

Dates: 2017-2022

Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific Railway Company land books

 Collection
Identifier: S3100
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1883-1943; Majority of material found in 1883-1900, 1913-1943

Ely Lake land litigation papers

 Collection — Box SC
Identifier: S2417
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1893-1913

George Stuntz papers

 Collection
Identifier: S3609
Abstract

The collection contains 53 documents pertaining to the Vermilion Road Construction. 6 additional documents are included which pertain to other survey sites.

Dates: 1852-1907

Gorham A. Taylor notebooks

 Collection — Box SC
Identifier: S3178
Abstract

The collection consists of 3 notebooks containing sketches, surveys, and other engineering notes.

Dates: 1906-1917