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Baist's Real Estate Atlas of Surveys of Los Angeles - G. Wm. Baist, 1910

The Old Spanish & Mexican Ranchos of Los Angeles County - Title Insurance and Trust Company - Gerald Eddy, cartographer, 1937

Historical and Recreational Map of Los Angeles - Jo Mora, 1942

Plan De La Ciudad de Los Angeles, August 29th, 1849 - E.O.C. Ord, Lt USA & Wm. R. Hutton, Asst.

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