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New York State Department of Transportation Map Information Unit Legislative District Maps


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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:
At one time the Department of Transportation possessed very sophisticated cartographic equipment and techniques, which were utilized by state agencies to create maps not directly related to transportation functions. This series consists of detailed maps depicting assembly and senate election districts and congressional districts statewide. Districts are delineated on detailed urban area and statewide maps.
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New York State Department of Transportation Map Information Unit Legislative district maps
Quantity:

1 cubic foot

(approximately 45 maps)

Inclusive Dates:
1970
Series Number:
B1906

Administrative History

The Department of Transportation at one time possessed very sophisticated cartographic equipment and techniques, which were utilized by various state agencies to create maps such as the ones contained in this series that are not directly related to transportation functions.

Scope and Content Note

These detailed maps depict assembly and senate election districts as well as congressional districts throughout the entire state. The various districts are delineated on detailed urban area maps as well as statewide maps. The maps are printed on mylar and vary in size with some maps measuring as large as 43 by 52 inches.

Related Material

B1300B1300, Election District Reapportionment Maps, 1970-1979, contains approximately 900 color maps and

A1456 Reapportionment maps, 1970, contains 66 maps.

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Custodial History

This series was transferred to the State Archives from the Department of Transportation's Map Information Unit in 2003 shortly after the unit was abolished. The maps were authorized for transfer to the State Archives pursuant to Records Disposition Authorization #20986.

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