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New York State Department of Transportation Map Information Unit Planimetric and Topographic Quadrangle 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:
This series consists of planimetric maps showing the location and identification of the reference marker system of New York State highways. The marker system was established by the New York State Department of Transportation to provide unique identification of specific points along the state highway system.
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New York State Department of Transportation Map Information Unit planimetric and topographic quadrangle maps
Quantity:

20 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:
1973-1982, 1991-1997
Series Number:
B2020

Arrangement

B2020-09: Alphabetical by quadrangle name.

B2020-09A: Arranged by region and then alphabetically.

B2020-12: Uncertain arrangement.

Scope and Content Note

B2020-09A: This accretion consists of ca. 2,000 polyester planimetric maps. The maps show the location and identification of the reference marker system of New York State highways. The marker system was established by the New York State Department of Transportation to provide unique identification of specific points along the state highway system. The maps were prepared by the Cartography Section under a grant from the Federal Department of Transportation.

Related Material

B2026 Department of Transportation Map Information Unit Quadrangle Map Packets, contains related records.

Other Finding Aids

Available at Repository

B2020-09, B2020-09A: Folder list is available at the repository.

An Excel spreadsheet cross-referencing New York State Department of Transportation and USGS quadrangle names and listing map edition dates is available at the repository.

Acquisition Information

This series was transferred to the State Archives under Records Disposition Number (RDA) 20986.

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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

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