This collection contains the survey notes and maps of Nephi Anderson
and his son Lorenzo. Between the two, the collection covers a period
from 1889 to 1946. The material divides into two distinct sections, the
first being the Nephi material covering the years from 1886-1909, and
the second being the Lorenzo material, covering the years from 1931-
1946.
Nephi Anderson's material details early survey work done in Box Elder
and Cache counties. The survey notebooks contain field notes from surveys
done in Blacksmith Fork Canyon, Cache Valley and the marker for the boundary
of Nevada, Utah and Idaho. Nephi's maps, numbered 1-6, include the Mantua cemetery, and the original survey of the Bear River Canal. Nephi was titled as a United States Deputy Surveyor, which at that time period was in essence a surveyor's license. Nephi
also had a connection with Box Elder County, what this connection was is not known.
Lorenzo Anderson's work in this collection dwells upon the Ogden-
Brigham Canal. Which begins North of Ogden and follows the east slope
of the Wasatch Mountains to Brigham city. A series of 28 plat maps,
numbered as B 1-28, show surveyed arteries to the Ogden-Brigham canal.
In addition there are two folders containing survey and miscellaneous
notes concerning the Ogden-Brigham Canal.
For research reference, the survey maps in this collection can be found on the U.S.G.S. seven minute maps for Northern Utah.
Conservation Measures
The survey notebooks were placed into acid free folders and boxes.
These notebooks are in poor repair and need to be handled with care.
The maps numbered A 1-6 and the Mantua Cemetery map have been deacidified. The maps marked B 1-28 have not had any conservation work done with them.
For more information: 435/797-2663; Manuscript Librarian.
Special Collections & Archives, Merrill Library, Utah State University Libraries, Utah State University 84322-3000
