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Title: Detailed estimates and location maps for proposed construction of gun boat locks on the Western Division of the Erie Canal

Summary: This is a series of location maps and illustrated estimates of raw materials and quantities of excavated material for proposed construction of gun boat locks on the western division of the Erie Canal. The maps show the location of proposed locks; the new and existing canal channels; towpath; existing canal structures; properties, bodies of water, or buildings near the canal; state-owned land; property boundaries; names of land owners; and acreage.

Access Restrictions: There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title: Survey records and estimates for proposed Chemung Canal reconstruction

Summary: This series consists of maps, profiles, plans, survey documents, diagrams, estimates, the final report on the proposed improvement of the Chemung Canal. Also included are daily journals of Resident Engineer Louis A. Burns who was in charge of the project and prepared the final report. Also included are maps of Montour Falls and surrounding communities; plans and profiles of the proposed feeder, the proposed new channel; and diagrams of water levels and channel depth.

Access Restrictions: There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title: Survey map of extension of Genesee Valley Canal from Olean to Mill Grove Pond

Summary: This is a map of survey lines for a 6.7 mile extension of the Genesee Valley Canal from Olean to Mill Grove Pond. Authorized in 1857 and brought into use in August 1859, the map includes names of villages; property owners along the proposed extension route; significant buildings; locks; tollgates; survey stations; topographic shadings; woodland areas; and bodies of water.

Access Restrictions: Restricted: Map extremely fragile.Use under supervision or with assistance of archivist due to fragile condition.