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''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Land and Property|Land and Property]]'' [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '''Tract books''' | ''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Land and Property|Land and Property]]'' [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '''Tract books''' | ||
{{TOC right}}Tract books were originally maintained by the federal government for each parcel of land obtained from the | {{TOC right}}Tract books were originally maintained by the '''federal''' government for each parcel of land obtained from the federal government. These ledgers were used to record entries, leases, withdrawals and other actions affecting the disposition of lands in the public domain. This information allowed federal land officials to determine the status of lands and minerals.<br><br> | ||
Likewise, most '''state''' and '''county''' governments have thier own tract books which may be partial copies federal tract books. States and counties usually keep parallel tract books for each parcel of real property in their jurisdiction in order to track ownership and status of real estate after it left federal control. | Likewise, most '''state''' and '''county''' governments have thier own tract books which may be partial copies federal tract books. States and counties usually keep parallel tract books for each parcel of real property in their jurisdiction in order to track ownership and status of real estate after it left federal control. | ||