The Sisters (California)

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The Sisters were shown in an 1850 survey map of the San Francisco Bay area made by Cadwalader Ringgold.[1] They, along with The Brothers on the opposite side of the San Pablo Strait, were reserved for military purposes by order of President Andrew Johnson in 1867. After many a court battle the plans were scrapped.[2]

See also

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USGS Topographic Map of San Rafael Bay + San Pablo Bay.

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