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Likewise, '''county''' governments keep their own separate land records usually in the form of deeds and plat maps. Counties keep deeds and plat maps 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, '''county''' governments keep their own separate land records usually in the form of deeds and plat maps. Counties keep deeds and plat maps for each parcel of real property in their jurisdiction in order to track ownership and status of real estate AFTER it left federal control. | ||
In most cases the federal tract books are more comprehensive and complete than | In most cases the federal tract books are more comprehensive and complete than copies, if any, kept by the state or county for the same area. | ||
=== Federal tract books 1820-1908 === | === Federal tract books 1820-1908 === | ||