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United States General Land Office plat book relating to the sale of villa sites on Flathead Lake, 1915 July 26
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- United States. General Land Office.
- Title
- United States General Land Office plat book relating to the sale of villa sites on Flathead Lake
- Dates
- 1915 July 26 (inclusive)
- Quantity
- 1 item
- Collection Number
- Mss 744
- Summary
- This plat book contains plat maps and descriptions produced by the General Land Office (GLO) of Villa Sites on Flathead Lake, Montana, within the former Flathead Reservation, 1910-1915.The book was issued on July 26, 1915, when the federal government held a public sale for the sites in Polson, Montana.
- Repository
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University of Montana, Mansfield Library, Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library
University of Montana
32 Campus Dr. #9936
59812-9936
Missoula, MT
Telephone: 406-243-2053
library.archives@umontana.edu - Access Restrictions
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Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of Archives and Special Collections, the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, and The University of Montana-Missoula.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Under regulations approved on March 20, 1915, tracts set aside as villa sites under the provisions of an act of April 12, 1910, within the former Flathead Indian Reservation, Montana, were offered for sale at public auction, beginning at Polson, Montana, on July 26, 1915. The sale was adjourned to Dayton, Montana, on August 6 and concluded at Kalispell, Montana, on August 7, 1915. There were 889 parcels of land, not less than 2 nor more than 5 acres in area, fronting on Flathead Lake, and under the regulations could be sold for the minimum of $10 per acre. All the lands, however, brought far in excess of that amount, except about 65 acres, sold for the benefit of the Grand Army of the Republic at the minimum price. None of the tracts remained unsold. The land, having a minimum valuation of less than $35,000, sold for approximately $125,000, some tracts bringing about $300 per acre. (Report of the Commissioner of the General Land Office to the Secretary of the Interior for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1915, p. 40, etc.)
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This plat book contains plat maps and descriptions produced by the General Land Office of Villa Sites on Flathead Lake, Montana, within the former Flathead Reservation, 1910-1915. The book was issued on July 26, 1915, when the federal government held a public sale for the sites in Polson, Montana.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. and any other applicable statutes. This item is in the public domain.
Preferred Citation
[Name of document or photograph number], Flathead Lake Villa Sites Plat Book, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Public land sales--Montanas--Flathead Lake
Geographical Names
- Flathead Lake (Mont.)