Maps of lands permanently appropriated by the State of New York for the use of the Barge Canal, 1897-1969.

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Maps of lands permanently appropriated by the State of New York for the use of the Barge Canal, 1897-1969.

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This series consists of the original linen and paper maps created and maintained by the State Engimeer and Surveyor and its suceeding agencies. Each map includes the names of property owners (or reputed owners) and often the names of adjoining property owners; a detailed narrative description of the lands to be appropriated, written directly onto each map; book and page numers of deeds filed with the appropriate County Clerk; a standard title that includes the town and county of the land to be appropriated; a scale equating inches to feet; the direction of true north; and a signature block of persons who made, traced, and checked the maps, sometimes dated.

6.7 cu. ft. (ca. 2651 maps)

New York State Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 8203630

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New York (State) Dept. of Transportation.

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New York State Thruway Authority

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