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Sketch of survey of part of lot no 8 in the 1st concession of the "Township of Barton".

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"Scale 6chs = one inch." The map is oriented so that the top is west, with the directional arrow pointing to the right, which is north. Below the title is the surveyor's information: "Thos. A. Blyth. P.L.S. Hamilton, C.W. Octr 2nd 1862". The map's copy hand and the individual to whom the sketch was given are also listed: "Copied by D. Sheldon Smith. Brantford, C.W. 25/10/62", "To Sheriff Smith. Brantford, C.W." The map is numbered "Drawer No 1" in handwriting. The roads included on the map are "Original Road allowance" [now Sherman Avenue], "1st Concession" [now Barton Street], and an unnamed road at the southern end of the map. The names of two property owners are mentioned on the map: "Lottridge" and "Case". An inlet of the shoreline is shown to reach well into the city.

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Title
Sketch of survey of part of lot no 8 in the 1st concession of the "Township of Barton".: Containing 123 1/2 acres
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Description
"Scale 6chs = one inch." The map is oriented so that the top is west, with the directional arrow pointing to the right, which is north. Below the title is the surveyor's information: "Thos. A. Blyth. P.L.S. Hamilton, C.W. Octr 2nd 1862". The map's copy hand and the individual to whom the sketch was given are also listed: "Copied by D. Sheldon Smith. Brantford, C.W. 25/10/62", "To Sheriff Smith. Brantford, C.W." The map is numbered "Drawer No 1" in handwriting. The roads included on the map are "Original Road allowance" [now Sherman Avenue], "1st Concession" [now Barton Street], and an unnamed road at the southern end of the map. The names of two property owners are mentioned on the map: "Lottridge" and "Case". An inlet of the shoreline is shown to reach well into the city.
Publisher
Smith, Sheldon D.
Contributor
Blyth, Thomas Allen
Date
1862-10-02
Type
Format
map, [1:4750]
Identifier
macrepo:65206, local: RMC_7501
Source
Language
eng
Relation
Coverage
Hamilton (Ont.), North America--Canada--Barton Township--Wentworth County--Hamilton--Lot 8, Concession 1
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