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Mouth of the Columbia River, Oregon Territory, 1841

A map of the mouth of the Columbia River, Oregon Territory as surveyed by the United States Exploring Expedition in 1841 under commander Charles Wilkes. Relief shown by hachures. Depths shown by soundings. Inset details soundings of the Bar of Columbia River. Item has also been identified as bb017536.

Wilkes, Charles, 1798-1877

Survey of the Columbia River between Celilo and the Dalles : October 1879 to January 1880 / by the order of Major G.I. Gillespie & under the direction of Lieutenant Charles F. Powell, Corps of Engineers, U.S.A. ; instrumental work by Messrs F.W. Lehnartz ... [et al.] ; drawing by Messrs J.A. Gillespie & F.J. Carrel.

A blueline print map of a survey of the Columbia River between Celilo and The Dalles. Relief is shown by contours and depth is shown by soundings. The map also shows the proposed route for the Oregon Railway and Navigation Company’s Oregon Portage Railroad extension.

United States. Army. Corps of Engineers

Chart of the Columbia River for 90 miles from its mouth, 1838

A navigational map, “Chart of the Columbia River for 90 miles from its mouth [cartographic material] / drawn from several surveys in the possession of W.A. Slacum ; by M.C. Ewing.” Relief shown by hachures. Depths shown by soundings. Oriented with north to the left. Profiles: Cape Disappointment N.N.E. by compass distance 10 miles -- Cape Disappointment N.N.E. 6 miles. "S. Doc. No. 470. 25 Con. 2d S." Series: Senate document (United States. Congress. Senate) ; 25th Congress, 2d session, no. 470. Imaged map dissected and mounted on cloth backing. Item has also been identified as bb017535.

Ewing, Maskell C.

Sketch of the Columbia River from the forks, & the 19th of October 1805 to the 1st of Jany on the Pacific Ocean

A reproduction of a hand-drawn sketch of the Columbia River by William Clark. The map also indicates camping places on the return journey in April, 1806. Originally issued in volume titled: Atlas accompanying the original journal of the Lewis and Clark expedition, 1804-1806, edited by Reuben Gold Thwaites (New York : Dodd, Mead & Company, 1905). Map 32, pt. 2. Item has also been identified as bb017544.

Clark, William, 1770-1838

Birdseye view of Oregon and part of Washington, 1887

A bird's-eye view map showing Oregon and part of Washington circa 1887. The map includes relative locations for cities, railroad lines, lighthouses, and natural features in the covered region. Perspective of the map is from the Pacific coastline looking east. Relief shown by shading. Not drawn to scale.

Map of military reconnaissance from Fort Dalles, Oregon, via Fort Wallah-Wallah, to Fort Taylor, Washington Territory / made under direction of Capt. A.A. Humphreys, U.S. Topl. Engrs., by Lieut. John Mullan, U.S. Army ; assisted by Theodore Kolecki and Gustavus Sohon, civil engrs., while attached to the military expedition under Col. Geo. Wright, 9th Infantry, in 1858

A map based off 1858 military surveys showing the approximate locations for military roads constructed between 1859 to 1862. Also shown on the map are locations for farms, camps, trails, bridges, vegetations types, rapids, rock outcrops, landings, and locations of battles. Relief shown by form lines. This map is part of series: Senate executive document (United States. Congress. Senate) ; 47th Congress, 3rd session, no. 43.

Mullan, John, 1830-1909

Plano del Estrecho de Juan de Fuca descuvierto el año de 1592, reconocido en 1789 por Dn. José Narbaez, en el de 90, Cp. Dn. Manuel Quimper, en 91, Q. Cp. Dn. Franco Eliza y concluido en este por el Commandante Vancouver y Dn. Dionissio Galiano ; en el qual sedenotan con el color negro los descubrimtos. hechos hasta 91, con el encarnado los Vancouver, y con el azul los de Galiano

A hand-colored pen and ink map of Strait of Juan de Fuca. English translation: Plan of the Strait of Juan de Fuca discovered in the year 1592, recognized in 1789 by Dn. José Narbaez, in the [year] 90 by Dn. Manuel Quimper, in 91 by Dn. Franco Eliza and followed in this by commander Vancouver and Dn. Dionisio Galiano ; the discoveries made are denoted by the color black, with the pink being the discoveries of Vancouver and blue those of Galiano.

Bodega y Cuadra, Juan de la, 1743-1794

Bird's eye view of Oregon and part of Washington, the Columbia River Valley, tributary to Flavel, 1895

A Bird's-eye view map showing Oregon and part of Washington circa 1895 highlighting "Wheat Belt" agricultural regions. The map also includes relative locations for cities, railroad lines, and natural features in the covered region. Perspective of the map is from the Pacific coastline looking east. Relief shown by shading. Not drawn to scale.

Burr, A.

Cape Mendocino to Vancouver Id. : from Cape Flattery southward, from the United States coast survey to 1886 : with corrections and additions to 1920 / Juan de Fuca strait by Captain H. Kellett ; engraved by Davies & Company, 1925

A hand colored navigational map of the Pacific coast of the United States, primarily Washington and Oregon. The map includes vast detail along the coast and is less detailed further inland. Coastal cities and towns, water depths, reefs, lights, and buoys are shown. A table of tidal information and seven inset maps are included. The inset maps show Duncan Rock and Cape Flattery, Grays Harbour, Orford Reef, Humboldt Bay, and the entrances to the Umpqua River, the Yaquina River, and the Coos River. Two coastal views are included: Cape Flattery and the entrance to Humboldt Bay. Relief is shown by hachures and spot heights. Depths are shown by soundings in fathoms.

Great Britain. Hydrographic Office

Colton's map of Oregon & Washington Territory / issued by the Oregon Railway and Navigation Co., 1879

A hand colored railway map depicting Oregon, Washington, and parts of Idaho and Montana. Navigation lines of the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company are in blue. Railroad lines of the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company are in red. Railroad lines connecting with the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company are in yellow. Relief is shown by hachures.

G.W. & C.B. Colton & Co.

Map and Short Story of the PNW, Embracing Oregon, Washington and Idaho, 1904

A map of the Pacific Northwest depicting railways and steamship lines in the region, primarily Oregon and Washington. Lines at the top and bottom of the map read, "The Northwest presents the greatest opportunities for settlers of any portion of "Uncle Sam's" domain. For grains, grasses, live stock and minerals the territory embraced in this map is unequalled." The back of the map is a pamphlet titled, "Map and Short Story of the Pacific Northwest embracing Oregon Washington Idaho." The pamphlet contains information about various aspects of the region, including climate, agriculture, mining, lumber, and schools and churches. Inset maps include the route of the Oregon Short Line Railroad and a bird's-eye view of the Lewis and Clark Exposition Grounds.

Oregon Railway and Navigation Company

Map of military road from Fort Walla Walla on the Columbia to Fort Benton on the Missouri / made under direction of Topl. Bureau by Captain John Mullan, U. S. Army ; prepared by E. Freyhold, 1863

A map of the Oregon, Washington, and Idaho Territories that depicts the military road from Fort Walla Walla to Fort Benton. The map also shows locations of Native American tribal groups. Relief is shown by hachures.

Mullan, John, 1830-1909

East & Portland Oregon, Union Pacific Map, 1904

A color railroad map of Oregon and Washington, depicting the Columbia River from the Cascade Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. The Union Pacific Overland Route is in solid red. A red dashed line indicates a ship route on the Columbia River. Insets on the map include views of Eliot Glacier, Mount Hood and the Cloud Cap Inn, Mount Hood. The map reads, ""See Europe if you Will - But See America First" The scenic, quickest, shortest, through car, every comfort line between the East and Portland, Ore. is the Union Pacific the Overland Route." Relief is shown pictorially.

Poole Brothers

Outlet of Columbia River, 1822

Map depicting the outlet of the Columbia River to the Pacific Ocean. The map shows water depths, Astoria, Oregon, Gray's Bay, Cape Disappointment, and the locations of Native American tribal groups. The northern side of the outlet reads, "Country Low, open & marshy, interspersed with Pines. Thick undergrowth." The southern side of the outlet reads, "High Lands covered with Lofty Pines." The bottom includes a note that reads, "The Cape is a circular knob about 150 f. high," and a note that reads "Engraved for J. Melish's Description of the United States." Prime meridians: Washington, D.C. and London.

Vallance, J. (John), 1770-1823

An approximate map of the Nez Percé Reservation, W.T. [Washington Territory], 1862

A hand drawn map depicting the Nez Percé reservation in the Washington Territory. The key shows Native American villages, routes of travel, road stations, and gold fields. The boundary of the reserve is in blue. The Oregon boundary is shown with a red dashed line. The map also contains a table of travel distances between various locations, including Portland, Lewiston, Walla Walla, Orofino, Elk City, and Slate Creek. Relief is shown by hachures.

Map of that part of Washington Territory lying west of the Rocky Mountains : to accompany report of Surveyor General, 1858

A map of the Washington Territory west of the Cascade Mountains. The map shows surveys executed, surveys under contract, and proposed surveys for 1859 and 1860. Various symbols represent Native American reservations, lighthouses, prairies, swamps, roads, trails, and mills. Relief is shown by hachures.

Tilton, James

Map of public surveys in the Territory of Washington : to accompany report of Surveyor General, 1865

A hand colored map of public surveys in the Territory of Washington. The map key includes Puget Sound Ag. Co. claims, the North Pacific Railroad Route, surveys executed, surveys proposed, surveys under contract, U.S. Reservations, roads and trails, projected railroad, completed railroad, coal land, gold mines, lead and silver, coal oil, and gold. Relief is shown by hachures.

Giddings, E.

Map of Washington / published by George F. Cram, 1902

A map of Washington state from an unidentified atlas. The map shows the state's counties and towns and a red line signifies the state border. Relief is shown by hachures. The verso of the map contains a directory of Washington counties and towns and part of a map of Portland, Oregon that includes railroad lines and street names.

Cram, George Franklin, 1841-1928

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