1878 - 1910: Chapman Tract Subdivision
1878 Survey of the Chapman Tract showing subdivisions
Source: The Huntington Library
An 1878 survey shows the first division of the Chapman tract: A 1254 acre bulk of the tract is indicated for Alfred Beck ("A.B.”) Chapman, while a 364 acre subdivision is indicated for the Heirs Of Catherine L. Chapman. Using modern landmarks, the boundaries of this subdivision were:
- North: 210 Fwy
- South: Huntington Dr.
- West: Rosemead Blvd.
- East: Michillinda Dr.
1880 Survey of the Heirs of Catherine Chapman Homestead
Source: The Huntington Library
An 1880 survey shows the 31 acre Homestead on the Heirs Of Catherine L. Chapman subdivision. The modern corners of the homestead were approximately:
- NW: Rosemead Blvd. & Laurita Ave.
- NE: East-side Michigan Blvd. alley at the water silos
- SW: Rosemead Blvd. & Huntington Dr.
- SE: Michigan Blvd. & Huntington Dr.
Using modern landmarks, the main dwelling's entry from the road (Rosemead Blvd.) was in the area of Locksley Dr., approximately following the first curve in Locksley and then continuing straight to the dwelling, which was in the area of 741 Michigan and faced northwest. A smoke house, milk house and chicken house were located just north of the dwelling; a barn, corral & servants quarters were located in the area of 664 Rosemead.