Field Books of Verplanck Colvin for the Adirondack Survey 1872-1900

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Field Books of Verplanck Colvin for the Adirondack Survey 1872-1900

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The majority of information found in Verplanck Colvin Field Books consists of survey notes and sketches. Many also contain notes, topographical sketches, and letters. Indexes, legends, and conversion tables are often found. There is a distinct subset of volumes known as the "T" volumes that consist of surveys conducted using a theodolite survey instrument.

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Colvin, Verplanck, 1847-1920

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New York (State). Department of Environmental Conservation. Bureau of Real Property.

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Verplanck Colvin (1847-1920) was a prominent surveyor and promoter of the Adirondack Park. He began surveying the Adirondacks in 1865. In 1870, he spoke to the New York State Regents about surveying and preserving the Adirondacks. In 1872, the Regents appointed him the Supervisor of the State Survey and established the Commission of State Parks to investigate setting up the Adirondack Park. By 1880 Colvin had completed the most thorough survey of the Adirondacks ever accomplished. H...