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Title
Map of the Basin of San Fernando. Los Angeles Co., Cal
Creator
Friel, L
Date Created and/or Issued
1880
1881
1882
1883
1884
1885
1886
1887
1888
1889
1890
Contributing Institution
Huntington Library
Collection
Maps
Rights Information
For information on use of Digital Library materials, please see Library Rights and Permissions: https://www.huntington.org/library-rights-permissions
Description
A blueprint of a map designed to show water table levels within the San Fernando Valley. Sixteen wells were examined with depths between 818 feet (central valley) and 404 feet (at the narrows). Rancho El Escorpion (Canoga Park) on the west, Verdugo wash and City of Los Angeles on the east and south, Sylmar area on the north. Area of Hollywood and Beverly Hills noted as "Cahuenga Valley." Routes of Pacoima and Tujunga Washes reinforces Los Angeles City claim to water underlying the San Fernando Valley. "L. Friel, C. E." Relief: hachures. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Blueprint copy. Verso Text: MS notes: San Fernando Valley 446663.
Extent
1 map ; 62 x 76 cm., sheet 68 x 81 cm.
Identifier
446663
http://hdl.huntington.org/cdm/ref/collection/p15150coll4/id/1584
Language
English
Subject
San Fernando Valley (Calif.)--Maps
Time Period
[188-]
Place
North America
United States
California
Los Angeles (County)
San Fernando Valley
W 118°/N 34° approx.
Source
Huntington Rare Book Maps
Maps, Huntington Digital Library

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