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Franklin County Engineer

As a local public works agency headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, the Franklin County Engineer's Office is responsible for the maintenance and construction of 271 miles of county roadway and 351 county bridges, as well as upkeep of all county ditches, drains, retention basins, and other storm water facilities within the right-of-way of county roads in unincorporated areas. To meet the continuing development and infrastructure needs of Franklin County, the Engineer's Office utilizes the latest technologies for determining and maintaining roadway centerlines and boundaries; retracing and setting new monuments for original public land surveys; preparing geographic information system mapping for real estate tax assessments; and establishing precise countywide horizontal and vertical control to maintain uniformity in construction, surveying, and mapping.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Ryan Nichols followed in the footsteps of his father by becoming a professional surveyor. He is celebrating National Surveyors Week by sharing why the profession is important to him. #nsw
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
#TeamFCEO attended the Columbus Middle School “Student Service Above Self” event, which is part of a collaboration between Columbus City Schools and the Columbus Rotary. The Middle School Students did an outstanding job presenting their community service projects.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Ryan Nichols recently reached his 15-Year Milestone Anniversary at the FCEO in our Land Surveying Dept. Thank you, Ryan, for your hard work, for being thorough, & for leading by example on projects such as the MetaMap to Esri conversion. Happy #NationalSurveyorsWeek!
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Today is Global Surveyors’ Day! We recognize surveyors across the world who led the industry to new heights. Thanks surveyors for helping to shape our history and communities!
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Thank you, Governor Mike DeWine and Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted, for recognizing National Surveyors Week statewide. Actions such as these help promote the profession and highlights the importance surveying plays in advancing communities.
Franklin County Engineer's Office
970 DUBLIN ROAD
COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215
(614) 525-3030
fracoeng@franklincountyengineer.org
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Historical Maps and Information

Historical Maps and Information

Historical maps of Franklin County dating back to 1842, as well as township maps, road record books, subdivision plats, private surveys, county road construction plans, and county road right-of-way plans are housed in the Records Management Office of the Surveying Department. Copies of these records and others are available to the public free of charge or for a nominal fee. Most can be obtained in both hardcopy and digital format. For more information, please contact Teel Slike, Records Manager at (614) 525-3045.

Historical Map examples:

1856 Property Map of the city of Columbus

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1883 Property Map of Franklin County, Ohio

Franklin County Map

1895 Property Map of Franklin County, Ohio

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