#The archive allentown series#

Although no records remain of this work in the Cartographic Branch of the National Archives, many survey maps do remain of other early railroads. Army surveyors from the Corps of Engineers were involved in the surveying and construction of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, the first operational railroad in the United States. The Federal Government has been linked to railroads since the first charters were issued in the United States during the 1810’s and 1820’s. Additional Maps: Corps of Engineers Maps - early 19th century

#The archive allentown series#

The records described include more than 215 series of records in 69 record groups. Foreign coverage dates mostly from the early to mid 20th century. The dates of these records range from 1828 to 2009. These records focus primarily on the United States, although there is widespread coverage of countries and regions worldwide. The records include cartographic records, architectural and engineering drawings, and aerial photographs relating to railroad equipment, tracks, and property. This reference information paper describes records relating to railroads housed in the Cartographic Section of the National Archives at College Park, in College Park, Maryland. Reference Information Paper 116: Records Relating to Railroads in the Cartographic Section RG 21: Railroad Property Transfer Maps, 1973-1996 Reference Information Paper 116: RG 49: Railroad Maps Related to the 1875 Act Granting to Railroads the Right-of-Way through the Public Lands of the United States, 1875-1930 Railroad Maps in the Cartographic Research Room