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Karte des Russischen Amerika, 1854

A map depicting the territory that would become Alaska. The map covers four of the five regions of Alaska, leaving out the far north. The various Native American tribes in the region are classified in a table. Relief is shown by hachures. Translated title, "Map of Russian America."

Holmberg, H. J. (Henrik Johan), 1818-1864

The Russian Discoveries from the map published by the Imperial Academy of St. Petersburg, 1775

A hand colored map depicting Russia, northern China, part of Japan, modern-day Alaska, and northwestern regions of North America. The map shows various routes of Captain Bering and Captain Tschirikow from Russia to North America. An explanation of Russian names used on the map is included. This is an updated version of the 1771 map "Discoveries made by the Russians on the Northwest Coast of America published by the Imperial Academy of St. Petersburg." Relief is shown pictorially.

Sayer, Robert, 1725-1794

A Map of the Discoveries made by the Russians on the Northwest Coast of America published by the Imperial Academy of St. Petersburg, 1771

A hand colored map depicting Russia, northern China, part of Japan, modern-day Alaska, and northwestern regions of North America. The map shows various routes of Captain Bering and Captain Tschirikow from Russia to North America. An explanation of Russian names used on the map is included. Relief is shown pictorially.

Map of Oregon and upper California, from the surveys of John Charles Frémont and other authorities, 1848

A map of California, Nevada, portions of western Arizona and Utah, and a southern portion of Oregon. The map shows the locations of Native American tribal groups, "positions where Troops are needed," and "routes that had been traversed by Troops or by which Frontier Posts may be supplied." Relief is shown by hachures. The map is approximately the southwestern quarter of a larger map with the same title.

Frémont, John Charles, 1813-1890

Bird's Eye View of Pendleton, Umatilla County, Ore., ca. 1888

A bird's-eye view map of Pendleton, Oregon looking north to the Umatilla River. A caption at the upper-center of the map reads, "High rolling table lands famous wheat fields of Umatilla County." The map shows railroad routes and bridges in the city. Also included is an index of points of interest.

Dakin Publishing Co.

Map of Astoria in 1846 as I remember it, Mr. Burr Osborn

A watercolor sketch map of Astoria, Oregon in 1846. Burr Osborn drew the map from memory in 1913. Osborn served on the USS Shark under the command of Lt. Neil M. Howison. He survived the shipwreck of the Shark near Clatsop Beach on September 10, 1846 and spent several months in Astoria . Copies of his letters sent with the map detailing his reminiscences of the event and his time in Astoria were reprinted in the Oregon Historical Quarterly in 1913, v. 14, no. 4, p. 355-365.

Osborn, John Burr, 1826-1921

Stengele's view of Astoria / B.W. Pierce, artist, 1890

A Bird's-eye view map of Astoria, Oregon looking south from above the Columbia River. An inset map shows "Upper Astoria, looking east from E. 4th & Hemlock Sts." The border of the map includes illustrated vignettes of select buildings and business interiors in the city including: J.O. Hanthorn & Co.; residence of Col. J. Taylor; Hotel Ford; W.L. Uhlenhart; public school building; Sam'l. Elmore; Odd Fellows Building & I.W. Case; Pythian Castle; Clatsop Mill Co.; Flavel Block; Astoria Iron Works; M.J. Kinney; O'Hara & Ingalls; Astoria Real Estate Co.; Gustave Hansen Jeweler; Elmore, Sanborn & Co.; H.M. Thatcher; Van Dusen & Co.; residence of Geo. Flavel; M.C. Crosby; Robb & Parker; Thompson & Ross.

Pierce, B. W. (Bruce Wellington), 1859-1947

Astoria, the Seaport of the Great Northwest, 1890

A real estate promotional map for the city of Astoria, Oregon, produced by the Astoria Real Estate Co. in 1890. The front of the document features a map of real estate lots in Astoria with the title, "Astoria as laid out & recorded by I. W. Case." The back of the document features a bird's-eye view of Astoria illustration by Lewis & Dryden. It also includes promotional illustrations and information about the regions climate and commercial development opportunities.

Astoria Real Estate Company

General Arrangement of Shipyard, Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation

A blueprint map of the shipyard for Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. The Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation was a shipyard managed by Kaiser Shipbuilding Corporation during World War II. The shipyard built Liberty and Victory ships for the U. S. Maritime Commission between 1941 and 1944. The plans are dated Dec. 14, 1944 with revisions noted March 14, 1945. The document is a blueline print mounted on cloth.

Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation

Plan of Fort Dalles, O.T., 1857

A pen and ink map of the plan of Fort Dalles in the Oregon Territory. The map shows old buildings in blue and new buildings in black.

Scholl, Louis, 1829-1911

The city of Salem, capital of Oregon, 1890

A bird's-eye view of Salem with labeled streets and an index which highlights points of interest. The map includes vignettes of select buildings, building interiors, orchards, nurseries, and farms in margins: B.F. Drake Salem Iron Works, the Capitol Building, Staver & Walker, E.C. Cross Market, Geo. F. Smith's Store, State Insurance Company, D.J. Fry's Pharmacy, Williams & England Banking Co., Capital National Bank, the Court House, D.J. Beardsley's Hop & Fruit Farm, Bush Brayman Block, Simpson Addition to Salem, Pacific Nursery & residence of C.N. Potter, pear orchard of R.S. Wallace, Sunnyside Fruit Farm, Asylum for the insane, Jay C. Smith Club Stable, Minto & Low Fashion Stables, the residence of Dr. L.L. Rowland, the residence of James Denhem, the residence of Geo. Williams, the residence of C.B. Moores, the residence of J.H. Albert, and the state reform school building.

Moore, E. S.

Map of Salem, Oregon, 1892

A city map of Salem. Various regions in the city, street names, and facilities, such as Willamette University and the State Fair Grounds, are labeled.

Eagleson, E. G.

Birds-eye view of Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon, 1889

A bird's-eye view of Roseburg, Oregon. A historical note about Roseburg and an index which indicates points of interest are included. Streets and bodies of water are labeled. Vignettes of selected buildings and residences surround the bird's-eye view, including the tenement cottages of Judge Thos. Smith; the residence of Judge Thos. Smith; a city block showing Douglas Co. Bank, A.C. Marster's & Co., O.W. Parks & Co., Parrott Bros., D.T. Pritchard, Fred Tolles; the residence of J.C. Fullerton; the Boss Store -- Caro Bros.; the residence of J.R.N. Bell; the residence of C.A. Sehlbrede; S. Marks & Co. -- U.S. Signal Service Station; the Roseburg mill building; the new era roller mills; the public school building; and the residence of H.C. Stanton.

W.W. Elliott & Co.

Roseburg, Oregon, 1888

An illustrated bird's-eye view of Roseburg, Oregon. The illustration shows the city in the distance, rolling hills, a large clearing, and six people under a tree in the foreground.

Trolley Map of Portland, Oregon, The World's Finest Trolley System, 1937

This map shows the streetcar, trolley and gas buses system in Portland, Oregon. Page one of the map shows street names and routes to destinations throughout the city. Page two provides detailed information about routes and loops of the different transportation systems, and includes City of Portland highlights, and Portland Trolley highlights.

Portland Electric Power Company

Map of Portland and Vicinity, 1908

This map centers on downtown Portland, Oregon and shows streets, neighborhoods, railway lines, and landmarks in the greater metro area. Note on map: No. C.B. 152.

Portland Railway, Light, and Power Company

Map of Willamette Heights and Blythswood

Two plat maps of Northwest Portland neighborhoods, Willamette Heights and Blythswood. These maps show street names, along with housing boundaries and lot numbering. The Blythswood map also notes "Situated in Secs. 29-30, T.1.N.R.1.E."

Map of Eastmoreland Neighborhood by Ladd Estate Co., 1910-1913

A plat map of the Eastmoreland neighborhood in Southeast Portland, Oregon by architect group Doyle, Patterson and Beach. This map shows street names and general landmarks in the neighborhood, along with housing boundaries and lot numbering.

Doyle, Patterson and Beach (Firm)

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