Highway corridor maps 1942-1987

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Highway corridor maps 1942-1987

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This series consists of rolled mylar, linen, and paper topographic maps created by the Department of Transportation and its predecessor agency, the Department of Public Works, for use in the planning and design of highway projects. The maps were produced using a 1"=200' scale and generally cover an area of approximately two square miles. Maps include all roads, with identifying route numbers and names; railroads; airports; transmission lines; individual buildings; hydrography; civil boundaries; fence lines; and, in some cases, property lines with property owners' names.

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New York (State). Dept. of Public Works.

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Although the Department of Public Works was created in 1923, the office of Deputy Superintendent did not exist until the appointment of Bertram D. Tollamy on January 16, 1945. The Deputy Superintendent was the head of the Department's executive staff as well its second ranking administrative official. As such these files reflect the departments responsibilities to plan, design, construct and maintain highways, bridges and grade separation structures, canals and waterways, and State owned buildin...

New York (State). Dept. of Transportation. Map Information Unit.

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