State Engineer's maps of highway rights of way and estimates of value A1398

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
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
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.

Creator:

New York (State). Comptroller's Office

Title:

State Engineer's maps of highway rights of way and estimates of value

Quantity:

1.5 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:

1906

Series Number:

A1398

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.