Geospatial

Edward Otho Cresap Ord

This General Land Office Record of the Week is centered around Major General Edward Ord, a Civil War general who went on to lead a very interesting life post-war.

Fort Hall, Idaho

This week's interesting General Land Office record features a survey plat that displays the townsite of Fort Hall, Idaho. Fort Hall was originally built as a fur trading post in 1834.

Pahranagat Wildlife Refuge

This General Land Office Record of the Week travels to Pahranagat Wildlife Refuge in Alamo, Nevada, roughly 90 miles north of Las Vegas.

Jacksonville, Florida

This week we explore the classic summer vacation spot, Jacksonville, Florida.

Pueblo de Santa Clara

This week's Record of the Week is a map of survey approved on July 26, 1859, of Pueblo de Santa Clara. As noted in the upper right corner of the document, on December 22, 1858, U.S.