General Land Office Records

General Land Office Record of the Week

Each week, the Bureau of Land Management releases a story map featuring unique records from the General Land Office records collection.

Record of the week shortlist map

Tucson, Arizona
Originally developed as a small Spanish military base called El Presidio del Tucson, the city became a hub of the American southwest after the introduction of the Southern Pacific Railroad.
Oysterville, Washington
This weeks GLO record travels to Oysterville, Washington! Oysterville was founded in 1854 as an oyster fishing village. The small community is located along the...
Saguaro National Park
This week's story map brings us to Saguaro National Park. This portion of the Sonora Desert surrounding Tucson, Arizona, was originally established as a national...
Harriet Tubman
In honor of Black History Month, the Bureau of Land Management is taking you on a tour of several safe houses along the Underground Railroad...
Des Moines, Iowa
Let's check out Des Moines, Iowa. Des Moines is the capital of the state of Iowa and the most populous city within the state. The...