The series consists of plans, correspondence, graphs, and maps relating to arterial highway planning in 38 cities throughout New York. It was the state's intention to integrate arterial highways in the state highway system and cost share with the federal government for the construction and maintenance of the system, with the remainder of costs for required rights of way assumed by the city. Files are organized by city.
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Survey map of extension of Genesee Valley Canal from Olean to Mill Grove Pond
Series Number
A0854
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.
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Restricted: Map extremely fragile.Use under supervision or with assistance of archivist due to fragile condition.