New York State Surveyor General Field Notes of Surveys for State Roads

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series consists of ten field books documenting surveys for proposed state roads. Two of the field books contain data on a state road from Lake Erie to the Hudson River that was proposed and surveyed, but never built. It is unknown whether the other field books refer to any roads that were actually built. The notes very occasionally include brief descriptions of soil conditions, terrain, and establishments on route.
Title
Field notes of surveys for state roads
Quantity
0.25 cubic feet; 10 volumes
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
B1885
Creator
Arrangement

Geographical.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of ten field books documenting surveys for proposed state roads that were compiled by the Surveyor General's Office. Two of the field books contain survey data on a state road from Lake Erie to the Hudson River that was proposed and surveyed, but never built. It is unknown whether the other field books refer to any roads that were actually built. The notes very occasionally include brief descriptions of soil conditions, terrain, and establishments on route.

A0855Series A0855, Maps, Profiles, and Surveys of Erie and Hudson State Roads, contains related records.

Processing Information

This series was accessioned by State Archives staff in 2005 as part of a project to identify, describe, and accession unidentified records.

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