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These rolls contain the report forms sent to postmasters by the U.S. Post Office Department seeking information for the Topographer's Office to use in compiling postal route maps. Most fall between the years 1865-1946. Most contain the following information: county and state or territory; land description including range, township and section; mail route number and distance from the post office to the nearest mail route; and the closest rivers, creeks, canals, roads, and railroads. The first site location report for a post office may contain information about the selection of the name of the post office. Rolls 321-348 are available.
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