Land Allotment Data

Explore historical data on First American land allotments, treaties, and territorial changes.

Interactive Data Explorer

Use the interactive map to explore land allotment data. Filter by tribe, time period, or land type. You can also annotate the map and download data for your research.

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Current Filter: Showing data for all tribes, all land types, between 1830 and 1930.

Data Resources

Understanding the Data

The data presented in this dashboard represents historical records of land allotments, treaties, and territorial changes affecting First American nations from 1830 to 1930.

Filter Categories Explained

  • Tribe: Filter by specific tribal nations
  • Land Type: Filter by categories such as treaty territories, reservations, allotments, or ceded lands
  • Time Period: Filter by year range to see changes over time

Research Applications

This data can be used for various research purposes, including historical analysis, legal research, genealogy, and educational initiatives.

Citation Guidelines

When using this data in your research, please cite the First American Land Allotment Project and relevant primary sources.

Data Limitations

This data represents our best understanding based on available historical records, which may be incomplete or contain inaccuracies.