Map and plan books of the location and construction of the state's canal system, [ca. 1827-1905] (bulk 1850-1880).

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Map and plan books of the location and construction of the state's canal system, [ca. 1827-1905] (bulk 1850-1880).

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The series consists of volumes containing maps, plans, drawings, diagrams, tracings, cross sections, and profiles of much of the state's canal system and related structures. In addition some volumes contain field notes, correspondence, estimates, bills of quantities, and contract specifications. The volumes were apparently compiled by office of the State Engineer and Surveyor from work done over several decades by its staff and that of the Canal Board (the employees of the Canal Board worked at the direction of the State Engineer). The State Engineer was responsible for the planning, construction, and maintenance of the state's canals, and was the office of record for filing of many canal documents. It is likely that the gathering of the various documents into volumes was continued by the successor agency, the Department of Public Works. Within the series are volumes which are parts of other series now in the Archives. For example, volume 21 is actually volume 11 of Series A0848, Canal System Survey Maps.

313.5 cu. ft. (137 volumes containing approximately 5,500 maps and an equal number of other items)

New York State Archives

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