State Engineer's maps of highway rights of way and estimates of value
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series consists of folio volumes containing blueprint maps of land to be acquired for improved state highways. Maps show right of way, courses and distances, names of property owners, property lines; and a detailed description of the property. Also included are tables of estimated land value which include name, number, and location of highway; map or parcel number; name of owner; acreage; assessed value per acre and total value.
Title
- State Engineer's maps of highway rights of way and estimates of value
Quantity
- 1.5 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- A1398
Creator
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of folio volumes containing blueprint maps of land to be acquired for improved state highways. Each map (scale 1 inch = 100 feet) shows right of way, courses and distances, names of property owners, and property lines; it also contains a detailed description of the property. Following the maps for each highway proposed for improvement are tables of estimated land value. Tables include name, number, and location of highway; map or parcel number; name of owner; acreage; assessed value per acre; and total value. Maps and estimates were prepared pursuant to Chap. 115, Laws of 1898, as amended by Chap. 468, Laws of 1906.
Access Restrictions
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