[Preliminary layout of the Arbordale subdivision using the] Topographical Map of Lot One of Assessment Plat No. One, Lands Belonging to Trustees Under the Will of Joy Morton, Deceased. Lisle Township, DuPage County, Illinois (3.5258)
Date: November 4 1956Creator: Howard T. Fisher & John D. Randall Associates, Inc.
Type: Map
Description:This map issued Nov. 4, 1956 did not have Arbor Lake contours or outline. The original Steinbrecher survey was first issued July 1, 1953 (SURV:A III (a) 1)
Extent: 1 sheet
Lands Belonging to Morton Arboretum Subject to Life Estate in Margaret Gray Morton, Sterling Morton, and Jean Morton Cudahy (3.5337)
Date: October 4 1934Creator: Lozier, J. S.
Type: Map
Description:Surveys the area immediately around the Joy Morton residence at Thornhill.
Extent: 1 sheet
Plat of Survey of Part of the South East Quarter of Section 33 and Part of the South West Quarter of Section 34 in Township 39, North Range 10 East of the Third Principal Meridian, DuPage County, Illinois (3.5397)
Date: April 17 1969Creator: Steinbrecher, Harold F.
Type: Map
Description:First issued May 24, 1940, indentifying 3 tracts of 35.795, 50.00, and 11.345 acres. Rev.issuance of April 17, 1969 indentifies 3 subtracts included in areas first surveyed in 1940.
Extent: 1 sheet
Plat of Survey of That Part of the South East Quarter of Section Thirty-three (33), Township Thirty-nine (39) North, Range Ten (10) East of the Third Principal Meridian in DuPage County, Illinois (3.6079)
Date: April 15 1943Creator: Steinbrecher, Harold F.
Type: Map
Extent: 1 sheet
Plat of Survey of Part of Sections Thirty-three (33) and Thirty-four (34), Township Thirty-nine (39) North Range Ten (10) East of the Third Principal Meridian, and part of Sections Three (3) and Four (4), Township Thirty-eight (38) North Range Ten (10) East of the Third Pinrcipal Meridian, in DuPage County, Illinois [with markings] (3.6777)
Date: November 2 1961Creator: Steinbrecher, Harold F.
Type: Map
Description:First issued November 2, 1961, and annotated in ms., presumably by the surveyor: "Revised 11/9/61".
In red pencil: "Mrs. Zurcher's Caretaker House" and "Mrs. Zurcher Residence".
Surveyed area, totaling 6.249 acres, is located in the Leask Lane area.
Surveyed area totals 34.749 acres in the Leask Lane area. Ms. notes indicate Mrs. Zurcher's residence and Mrs. Zurcher's Caretaker House. Back of map states: "1 complete set Slusser Land Purchase by Arboretum & Suzette, Fall 1961." "Revised 11-09-1961."
Extent: 1 sheet
Thomas H. Slusser Farm, Wheaton, Illinois (3.5287)
Date: 1920sCreator: Steinbrecher, Harold F.
Type: Map
Description:Shows a portion only of Slusser properties which bordered on Leask Lane to the west and on Thornhill Farm to the east. The area shown was subsequently purchased by the Arboretum.
Extent: 1 sheet
Survey of Part of Sections 35 and 36, Township 39N. R.10E., and Part of Sections 1 and 2, Township 38N. R.10E. of the 3rd. Principal Meridian, DuPage County, Illinois (3.5340)
Date: July 24 1935Creator: Lozier, J. S.
Type: Map
Description:Survey shows a tract of 40.58 acres, a portion of the Thoman farm, located in the eastern portion of the Arboretum. See A.H. Nelson (SURV:B IV (a) 5) for the entire 119.76 acres of the Thoman Farm surveyed.
Extent: 1 sheet
Plat of Survey and Topographic Map [of Arboretum land south of East-West Tollway] (3.5398)
Date: March 25 1970Creator: Steinbrecher, Harold F.
Type: Map
Description:Land shown in survey was annexed to the City of Lisle, Illinois in 1972.
Extent: 1 sheet
[A Development Plan for a Residential Community Within the Arboretum] (3.5766)
Date: 1940sCreator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Plan
Description:A landscape design developed in connection with planning for Arbordale. The community shown here was projected for an area roughly the same as that occupied currently by Arbordale. The plan was drawn on the Lozier/Steinbrecher Assessment plat no. 1 issued Sept. 29, 1934
Authorship is shown in a ms. note written on the map by C.E. Godshalk: "CEG did this."
Extent: 1 sheet
Topographical Map of Gravel Pit on the Thoman Farm - Estate of Joy Morton near Glen Ellyn Illinois (3.6781)
Date: October 10 – November 20 1940Creator: Steinbrecher, Harold F.
Type: Map
Extent: 1 sheet
Morton Arboretum Section "A" [Part of the S 1/2 of the S 1/2 of Section 34, T.39 N., R. 10 E, and such portion of Section 35 … and part of the N 1/2 of Section 3, T.38 N., R.10 E] (3.5296)
Date: December 9 1922Creator: Webster, Arthur L.
Type: Map
Description:The initial survey of the west portion of the Arboretum bordering Route 53 to the east and Thornhill Farm to the north, an area totaling 150.2 acres. A subsequent survey of an expanded Section "A" was carried out in 1934 by J. S. Lozier and Harold F. Steinbrecher; this was issued under the title: Revised plat of Section "A" (SURV:B III (d) 1).
Extent: 1 sheet
Plat Showing the Thoman Farm in Sections 35 and 36, Township 39N. Range 10 East, and Sections 1 and 2, Township 38N. Range 10 East of the Third Principal Meridian in DuPage Co., Illinois (owned by Mr. Sterling Morton) (3.5343)
Date: 1930sCreator: Steinbrecher, Harold F.
Type: Map
Description:Composite survey copied by H.F.Steinbrecher from earlier plats: 1) northern part of the Thoman Farm by J.S. Lozier and H.F. Steinbrecher dated July 24, 1935 ( SURV:B IV (a) 1); and 2) total acreage (119.76 acres) by A.H. Nelson dated March 26, 1935 (SURV:B IV (a) 5).
Extent: 1 sheet
[Tollway Right-of-way and Easements Over the Southern Portion of the Thoman Farm] (3.5371)
Date: 1950sType: Map
Description:Acreages decicated to right -of-way are shown by colored shading. These data are shown on the composite survey copied by H.F. Steinbrecher from earlier plats titled: Plat showing the Thoman Farm, and issued ca. 1935.
Extent: 1 sheet
Plat of Survey [of Arboretum land south of the East-West Tollway] (3.5400)
Date: February 19 1971Creator: Steinbrecher, Harold F.
Type: Map
Description:Land shown in survey was annexed to the City of Lisle, Illinois in 1972.
Extent: 1 sheet
Topographical Map of Gravel Pit on the Thoman Farm - Estate of Joy Morton near Glen Ellyn Illinois [with markings]] (3.6783)
Date: October 10 – November 20 1940Creator: Steinbrecher, Harold F.
Type: Map
Description:This copy includes red pencil outline labeled "Bank on Nov. 20, 1940" and notes "Red shows levels on Nov. 20, 1940" and "3918 cu. yds. removed from Oct. 10 to Nov. 20"
Extent: 1 sheet
Assessment Plat No. 1, Lands Belonging to Trustees Under the Will of Joy Morton, Deceased, Lisle, Township, DuPage County, Illinois (3.5305)
Date: September 29 1934Creator: Lozier, J. S.
Type: Map
Description:Surveys a "U"-shaped area, 94.056 acres, that spans Route 53 and extends northward from Warrenville Road into the South Farm area. The major interchange of the East-West Tollway and Route 53 is located within the present day tract.
Extent: 1 sheet
Survey of Part of Lot Two of Assessment Plat No. 3 [Puffer Marsh Area] (3.5345)
Date: December 7 1939Creator: Steinbrecher, Harold F.
Type: Map
Description:Note in marker on back: "Puffer Lake Bird Sanctuary 1939."
Includes an area outlined in red.
Extent: 1 sheet
Plat of Survey [of Arboretum land south of the East-West Tollway] [with note] (3.5401)
Date: February 19 1971Creator: Steinbrecher, Harold F.
Type: Map
Description:Land shown in survey was annexed to the City of Lisle, Illinois in 1972.
Note on survey: "Standard T Chemical Purchase 21.079 acres net."
Extent: 1 sheet
Plat of Survey of Part of the South East Quarter of Section 33 and Part of the South West Quarter of Section 34, in Township 39 North, Range 10 East of the Third Principal Meridian, DuPage County, Illinois (3.6088)
Date: October 31 1940Creator: Steinbrecher, Harold F.
Type: Map
Extent: 1 sheet
Plat of Survey for Morton Arboretum [of] That Part of the North Half of Section One (1) Township Thirty-eight (38) North Range Ten (10) East of the Third Principal Meridian (3.5373)
Date: June 25 1957Creator: Steinbrecher, Harold F.
Type: Map
Description:Land surveyed, 16.375 acres, in the southeast portion of the Arboretum.
Extent: 1 sheet
Plat of Annexation [of Arboretum land south of the East-West Tollway] to the Village of Lisle, Illinois (3.5402)
Date: February 13 1973Creator: Steinbrecher, Harold F.
Type: Map
Description:Collection includes an earlier version dated 9/11/1972. See related objects for link.
Extent: 1 sheet
Nuckoll's Plat of Lots 1 & 2 of Part of the Southeast Quarter of Section Thirty-three (33), Township Thirty-nine (39) North, Range Ten (10) East of the Third Principal Meridian, in DuPage County, Illinois (3.6089)
Date: May 2 1962Creator: Steinbrecher, Harold F.
Type: Map
Extent: 1 sheet
Morton Arboretum Section"A" [Part of the S 1/2 of the S 1/2 of Sec.34, T.39 N., R. 10 E, and such portion of Sec.35 … and part of the N 1/2 of Sec.3, T.38 N., R.10 E] (3.7204)
Date: December 9 1922Creator: Webster, Arthur L.
Type: Map
Description:The initial survey of the west portion of the Arboretum bordering Route 53 to the east and Thornhill Farm to the north, an area totaling 150.2 acres. A subsequent survey of an expanded Section "A" was carried out in 1934 by J. S. Lozier and Harold F. Steinbrecher; this was issued under the title: Revised plat of Section "A" (SURV:B III (d) 1).
Original. Includes general landscaping drawn in.
Extent: 1 sheet
Assessment Plat No.4, Lands Belonging to Trustees Under the Will of Joy Morton, Deceased, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois (3.5313)
Date: October 1 1934Creator: Lozier, J. S.
Type: Map
Description:Surveys a tract of 41.471 acres along the north boundary of the Arboretum.
Two areas highlighted in red pencil.
Extent: 1 sheet
Map Showing the Morton Arboretum and the Adjoining Lands Owned by the Joy Morton Estate in DuPage County, Illinois, Compiled from Surveys and Deed Records (3.5347)
Date: September 1 1940Creator: Steinbrecher, Harold F.
Type: Map
Description:Map shows ms. annotations by C.E. Godshalk giving acreages as of March 21, 1965 and notes on purchases and sales of some land areas. A portion of the estate lies outside of the Arboretum boundaries. Collection has one copy showing various woodlands and buildings in colored shading added by Godshalk in the late 1950's; the Commonwealth Edison and Tollway rights-of-way are indicated.
Extent: 1 sheet
Sketch Showing the Present and Proposed Right of Way and Easement Lines of the Proposed Toll Highway Near the Employee Residences at Morton Arboretum (3.5374)
Date: March 27 1957Creator: Steinbrecher, Harold F.
Type: Map
Description:"This sketch is approximate and is not the result of a survey made in the field." The location of four residential structures along Route 53 near South Farm, since removed, are shown.
Extent: 1 sheet
Assessment Plat No.4, Lands Belonging to Trustees Under the Will of Joy Morton, Deceased, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois (3.5314)
Date: October 1 1934Creator: Lozier, J. S.
Type: Map
Description:Surveys a tract of 41.471 acres along the north boundary of the Arboretum.
Includes pencil outlines and notes.
"Plot showing land sold to Scott" written in pencil on the back of the survey.
Extent: 1 sheet
Map Showing the Morton Arboretum and the Adjoining Lands Owned by the Joy Morton Estate in DuPage County, Illinois, Compiled from Surveys and Deed Records (3.5348)
Date: September 1 1940Creator: Steinbrecher, Harold F.
Type: Map
Description:Map shows ms. annotations by C.E. Godshalk giving acreages as of March 21, 1965 and notes on purchases and sales of some land areas. A portion of the estate lies outside of the Arboretum boundaries. Collection has one copy showing various woodlands and buildings in colored shading added by Godshalk in the late 1950's; the Commonwealth Edison and Tollway rights-of-way are indicated.
Extent: 1 sheet
Tentative Plat of Owner's Resubdivision of Lot One in Assessment Plat No. One: Lands Belonging to Trustees Under the Will of Joy Morton, Deceased (3.5375)
Date: August 27 1957Creator: Steinbrecher, Harold F.
Type: Map
Description:Area surveyed, 59.52 acres, shows layout of Arbordale and Arbor Lake. Topographical contours are given.
Extent: 1 sheet
[Elevation Bench Marks on the Arboretum] (3.6110)
Date: May 1 1992Creator: Hootman, Rick
Type: Map
Description:Base map is a 1990 aerial photo of the Morton Arboretum prepared by the Sidwell Company of West Chicago, IL. Includes an 8.5"x11" sheet providing exact benchmark locations and elevations.
Extent: 5 sheets in binder
Assessment Plat No.4, Lands Belonging to Trustees Under the Will of Joy Morton, Deceased, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois (3.5316)
Date: October 1 1934Creator: Lozier, J. S.
Type: Map
Description:Surveys a tract of 41.471 acres along the north boundary of the Arboretum.
Extent: 1 sheet
Stromquist's Assessment Plat of Part of the South East Quarter (SE 1/4) of Section Thirty-four (34) and Part of the South West Quarter of Section Thirty-five (35), Township Thirty-nine (39) North, Range ten (10) East of the Third Principal Meridian in Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois (3.5349)
Date: July 12 1946Creator: Steinbrecher, Harold F.
Type: Map
Description:Survey of 9.67 acres bordering Route 53 near the northern boundary of the Arboretum and Thornhill.
Includes pencil drawings.
Extent: 1 sheet
Owner's Resubdivison of Part 1 of Lot 1 of Assessement Plat No.1, Lands Belonging to Trustees under the Will of Joy Morton, Deceased, Lisle Twp., DuPage County, Illinois (3.5377)
Creator: Steinbrecher, Harold F.
Type: Map
Description:Area surveyed shows layout of Arbordale. No acreages are given. This copy is an unsigned, undated blueprint.
Extent: 1 sheet
Revised Plat of Section "A", Morton Arboretum (3.5998)
Date: September 29 1934Creator: Lozier, J. S.
Type: Map
Description:Surveys the area west of Route 53 and south of Thornhill, a tract totaling 201.83 acres. The revised plat supersedes an earlier survey by Arthur L. Webster made in 1922 (SURV:B II(b)1).
Includes ms notes by C.E. Godshalk on lands deeded to the Arboretum.
Extent: 1 sheet
Assessment Plat No.5, Lands Belonging to Trustees Under the Will of Joy Morton, Deceased, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois (3.5319)
Date: October 1 1934Creator: Lozier, J. S.
Type: Map
Description:Surveys a tract in the northern portion of the Arboretum, no longer within Arboretum boundaries.
Extent: 1 sheet
Owner's Resubdivison of Part 1 of Lot 1 of Assessement Plat No, 1, Lands Belong to Trustees under the Will of Joy Morton, Deceased, Lisle Twp., DuPage County, Illinois (3.6047)
Date: October 8 1957Creator: Steinbrecher, Harold F.
Type: Map
Description:Area surveyed shows layout of Arbordale. No acreages are given.
Extent: 1 sheet