1965 Leavitt Dudley Pictorial Map of the Spanish/Mexican Ranchos Ventura Ca.

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A highly detailed and historically significant pictorial map of Ventura County, illustrated in 1965 by noted cartographer and illustrator Leavitt … Read more A highly detailed and historically significant pictorial map of Ventura County, illustrated in 1965 by noted cartographer and illustrator Leavitt Dudley.

Titled “The Old Spanish and Mexican Ranchos of Ventura County,” this work documents the original land grants and early settlement patterns of the region, including Ojai and surrounding areas. Dudley’s maps are recognized for their distinctive ability to merge cartography with narrative illustration, incorporating period figures, architectural references, and landscape detail into a cohesive and highly decorative composition.

Originally commissioned for the Title Insurance and Trust Company, this piece reflects a broader mid-century interest in California’s early Spanish and Mexican history, and has since become one of Dudley’s more sought-after regional works.

Dudley’s maps are held and traded within the secondary art market, with comparable examples offered through galleries and design-focused platforms, underscoring their continued relevance as both historical documents and decorative artworks.

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• Artist: Leavitt Dudley
• Year: 1965
• Title: The Old Spanish and Mexican Ranchos of Ventura County
• Medium: printed pictorial map
• Frame: wood frame with mat
• Origin: California See less