Norridgewock Gold Q M : [Nevada County, Calif. / J.T.] Stratton, s[urveyor ; traced by Amos Bowman]. [1872]

Stratton, James T.

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James Thompson Stratton was a California pioneer and noted surveyor of towns such as Benecia and Alameda. Born in New York State, he came to California in 1850 and settled in Clinton (later East Oakland) He was closely associated with state surveyor James W. Shanklin. He became an authority on Mexican land grants and helped to introduce the Australian eucalyptus tree into California. From the description of James T. Stratton papers, 1857-1903. (University of California, Berkeley). Wo...

Bowman, Amos, -1894

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Geological Survey of California

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The Geological survey of California was established in 1860 and began operation in 1863. J.D. Whitney served as State Geologist until the survey sas discontinued in 1874. Other individuals involved in the work of the survey included Amos Bowman, William H. Brewer, G.H. Goddard, S. Mather and Vitus Wackenreuder. (For complete list of names involved, consult the finding aid.) From the description of Geological survey of California records, 1844-1873. (University of California, Berkeley...