New York State Department of Transportation Index to Aerial Photographs of State Highways
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series consists of approximately 600 reference sheets, partially bound into 4 volumes that function as an index to accretion 10700-00A, Department of Transportation Aerial Photographs of State Highways. Each sheet measures approximately 20 x 24 inches. Also included are blueprint topographical maps indicating the general location of each section entry of the index.
Title
- Index to aerial photographs of state highways
Quantity
- 4 cubic feet; 4 volume(s); approximately 600 photographs
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- B1860
Creator
Arrangement
Geographical.
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of approximately 600 reference sheets partially bound into 4 volumes that function as an index to accretion 10700-00A, Dept. of Transportation aerial photographs of State Highways. Each sheet measures approximately 20 x 24 inches. Also included are blueprint topographical maps indicating the general location of each section entry of the index. Information provided on the index sheets includes date of photography, flight height, cameral and focal length of lens, approximate index scale, name of highway or project, section number, contract or project identification number, geographic location, county, and photographic contractor. Some features on the images (such as rivers, railroads, and highways) are labeled.
Related Material
This series indexes the -00A accretion of Series 10700, Department of Transportation Aerial Photographs of State Highways, circa 1950-1966, (approximately 15,000 aerial photographs).
Processing Information
This series was initially accessioned in 2000 as part of an accretion to Series 10700, Department of Transportation Aerial Photographs of State Highways, and was reaccessioned as a separate series when the accretion (10700-00A) was formally processed in 2004.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.