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New York State Engineer and Surveyor Gage Descriptions from Various Locations on State Canals


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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 contains information on gages used to monitor water flow on canals throughout New York. Included is location of gage; date of installation; drainage area in square miles; date of reading and by whom taken; chain length; and type of box and gage. Sketch maps that depict gage placement and nearby buildings, landmarks, and other structures are frequently included.
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Gage descriptions from various locations on state canals
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0.2 cubic feet

(1 volume)

Inclusive Dates:
1905-1910
Series Number:
B0707

Arrangement

This series is arranged alphabetically by location.

Scope and Content Note

This series contains information on gages used to monitor water flow on canals throughout New York. Included is location of gage (e.g. bridge 126, Albion, East of Sandy Creek); date gage was installed; drainage area in square miles; date of reading and by whom taken; chain length; and type of box and gage. Sketch maps that depict gage placement and nearby buildings, landmarks, and other structures are frequently included.

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