Maps of lands in the Rochester area claimed as damaged in the Erie Canal Enlargement
Series Number
B0713
Summary
These maps of lands along the Erie Canal in the city of Rochester and the town of Greece were apparently prepared to settle damage claims filed by property owners whose land had been appropriated for canal enlargement. The maps typically show name of owner and boundaries of property; dimensions of spoil banks; and roads adjacent to property. Blue lines demarcate boundaries of state-owned land and yellow tint represents land from which appropriations were made.
Creator
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
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