Field books of Verplanck Colvin for the Adirondack Survey
Series Number
B1406
Summary
This series consists of field books created by Verplanck Colvin during his survey of the Adirondack region. The volumes are made up predominantly of survey notes and sketches. Many also contain additional notes, topographical sketches, and letters. Indexes, legends, and conversion tables are also frequently found. Series includes a distinct subset known as the "T" volumes that consist of surveys conducted using a theodolite survey instrument.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Environmental Conservation. Bureau of Real Property
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
The series consists of maps produced by the Adirondack Park Agency for the Adirondack Park Land Use and Development Plan of 1973. The maps consist of a printed base map of each county (sometimes done in sections) prepared by the Office of Planning Services, with an attached plastic film overlay in colors representing the various land use classifications. Additionally, wilderness areas and "primitive areas" are represented.
Creator
New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Usage Restrictions
Use under supervision or with assistance of archivist due to fragile condition of the plastic film overlays.
Verplanck Colvin maps of the Adirondack wilderness
Series Number
B1405
Summary
Verplanck Colvin and his field assistants created this series using the field notes they compiled during their survey of the Adirondack wilderness of New York. The majority of the maps are topographical or cadastral maps and typically show elements of the natural and built environment (such as lakes, rivers, ponds, mountains, roads, and railroads) as well as names of property owners, lot numbers, and pertinent landmarks used in land surveying.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Environmental Conservation. Bureau of Real Property
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.