Order upon the land : the U.S. rectangular land survey and the upper Mississippi country

Very good library copy in gilt-blocked cloth boards, slightly dust-toned, and with panel edges and endbands showing minor wear. Some library marks remain; light foxing to edges and prelims. Remains well-preserved overall; internally strong and clean. Series; The Andrew H. Clark series in the historical geography of North America. Physical description; [xi], 268 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents; Pt. 1. The origin of the rectangular survey. Setting and direction Traditions of land assignment New land assignment through land ordinances Pt. 2. The survey in Upper Mississippi Country. Implementation of the survey Pre-survey occupance of the Hill Country The functional impact Emergence of the survey landscape Pt. 3. The twentieth century. Land and water management The balance sheet. Subjects; Land subdivision Mississippi River Valley History 19th century. Land settlement Mississippi River Valley History 19th century. Mississippi River Valley Surveys History 19th century. Middle West Surveys History 19th century. 1 Kg. …