State Agency Series Descriptions
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STATE ROADS COMMISSION
(State Road Plats) 1908-1970

S1624

Right of way plats for state and federal roads, prepared by the State Highway Administration . The documents show the proposed road beds, right of way lines, and number and/or name of the route. Additional information may include property names, names of property owners, and vegetation and structures to be affected by road construction. Sources consulted for compilation of the plats may encompass metes and bounds descriptions from deeds, other road plats, and highway survey field notes. The records may include citations to these sources along with cross references to property item files, right of way project numbers, construction or contract numbers, and, if applicable, federal aid project numbers. Each plat is assigned a sequential number and dated to show time of compilation and filing. The records are arranged numerically by plat number. Access available in electronic form derived from databases and paper based indexes.

* State Highway Administration Survey Plats

* Digital Image Reference System for Land Survey, Subdivision, and Condominium Plats



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