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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.

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

Rowland and Fortiner's Map of Portland and Vicinity, 1908

A city map of Portland, showing the entire metro area. The map includes city boundary lines and railway lines throughout the city. Also shows Vancouver, Washington, to the north, and a portion of Milwaukie, Oregon to the south of downtown Portland.

Rowland and Fortiners (Firm)

North Head, Wn. and Columbia River Jetties (Looking South)

Aerial photograph of North Head, Washington and the Columbia River Jetties, looking south. The caption on the photograph reads, "-300 - M. C. R. Looking south across Cape Disappointment, entrance and south jetty, June 10, 1935. 1:15 P. M. gage at Fort Stevens 1.8."

Brubaker Aerial Surveys (Portland, Or.)

Fort Walla Walla, Washington Territory photograph

Photograph of Fort Walla Walla, taken on May 1st, 1859. The photograph was originally owned and may have been taken by Frederick Tracy Dent (1820-1892). Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Frederick Tracy Dent (1820-1892) served as a career military officer for the United States Army, and served as captain of the 9th United States Infantry at Fort Walla Walla from circa 1859-1860. Dent participated in the Spokane and Yakima expeditions, and engaged in the combat of "Four Lakes," and Spokane Plains. Dent was brother-in-law to Ulysses S. Grant. In 1859, Fort Walla Walla was part of the incorporated Washington Territories in Washington State.

Dent, Frederick T. (Frederick Tracy), 1820-1892

Spruce Production Division lantern slides

  • Org. Lot 1062
  • Collection
  • 1917-1919

Lantern slides depicting activities of the Spruce Production Division in Oregon and Washington State during World War I.

United States. War Department. Spruce Production Division

Washington Operations

A map of Spruce Production Division operations in Washington. Transcription from slide: “Map No. 1, showing S. P. D. Railroads No. 1 1 & 2. Railroads No. 1 & 2 control timbered area covering 402 square miles, containing timber as follows: Spruce - 987,309,000, Cedar - 543,164,000, Fir - 2,393,502,000, Hemlock - 2,813,264,000. Map No. 2, Enlarged Scale Map Of Western Portion Of Map No. 1. Map No. 3, Showing S. P. D. Railroad No. 3. Railroad No. 3 controls timbered area covering 63 square miles, containing timber as follows: Spruce - 234,065,000, Cedar - 164,196,000, Fir - 341,933,000, Hemlock - 397,158,000. Map No. 4, Showing S. P. D. Railroad No. 4, Railroad No. 4 controls timbered area covering 46 square miles containing timber as follows: Spruce - 94,518,000, Cedar - 295,054,000, Fir - 4,115,000, Hemlock - 123,119,000. Map No. 5, Showing S. P. D. Railways No. 5, 6, & 7. Railroad No. 5 controls timbered area covering 48 square miles, containing timber as followss: Spruce - 95,570,000, Cedar - 79,712,000, Fir - 228,015,000, Hemlock - 138,980,000. Railroad No. 6 controls timbered area covering 6 square miles, containing timber as follows: Spruce - 30,447,000, Cedar - 27,897,000, Fir -, Hemlock - 26,875,000. Railroad No. 7, controls timbered area covering 38 square miles, containing timber as follows: Spruce - 85,537,000, Cedar - 74,551,000, Fir - 30,761,000, Hemlock - 105,208,000.”

United States. War Department. Spruce Production Division

Columbia River - Silver Star Mountain

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a view in the Columbia River Gorge. Taken on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge, and looking north across the Columbia River toward mountains in Washington. A portion of the Historic Columbia River Highway is in the left foreground, and a large, windswept tree stands prominently left of center. Handwriting on negative reads, "Columbia River - Silver Star Mountain. Christian 11-777."

Christian (Photographer)

Wallula Gap - Columbia River

Negative of a photographic postcard showing Wallula Gap in the Columbia River in Washington. There are a few islands in the river. The river is flanked by hills on both sides. Handwriting on negative reads, "Wallula Gap - Columbia River. Christian 11-903."

Christian (Photographer)

Wallula Gap - Columbia River

Negative of a photographic postcard showing Wallula Gap in the Columbia River in Washington. There is a road in the foreground, to the right of the river. Handwriting on negative reads, "Wallula Gap - Columbia River. Christian 11-904."

Christian (Photographer)

Columbia River Highway - Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the Historic Columbia River Highway alongside the Columbia River in the Columbia River Gorge. Taken from the side of the highway on the Oregon side of the Gorge. Beacon Rock is visible. Handwriting on negative reads, "Columbia River Highway - Oregon. Christian 11-5006."

Christian (Photographer)

Flattop Mountain - Columbia River

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a view of a mountain across the Columbia River in the Columbia River Gorge. Taken from the Oregon side and looking towards the mountain in Washington state. Handwriting on negative reads, "Flattop Mountain - Columbia River. Christian 11-666."

Christian (Photographer)

Russian flyers at Vancouver after flight over North Pole

Men and women stand around an airplane, which is parked on a grassy field. They are grouped towards the right side of the frame, where a man in a long coat and hat holds a box (negative 1 of 16). On sleeve: Pilot - Valery Chkalov (killed later in a test plane crash); Co-pilot - Georgy Bayduko; Navigator - Alexander Belyakov

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Citizens’ Military Training Camp - visits of commissioner Earl Riley and Chief of Police Harry Niles to Col. William Aird

Portland Chief of Police Harry M. Niles, Colonel William Aird, and Commissioner Earl Riley, at the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at the Vancouver Barracks. Standing in the middle, Colonel William Aird is holding a paper document, which Niles and Riley are also looking at. A bulletin board and canvas tent can be seen in the background (negative 1 of 2).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Man with gun at Vancouver Barracks

Photograph looking upward at a man wearing a military uniform and holding a gun in both hands. Trees and the ski can be seen in the background. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 1 of 24). Original sleeve title: “Vancouver Barracks.”

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Soldiers at Vancouver Barracks

Soldiers in uniform walk on a dirt road. They walk in multiple lines and appear to be crossing a small bridge. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 11 of 24). Original sleeve title: “Vancouver Barracks.”

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Soldiers cleaning rifles at Fort Vancouver

Soldiers in uniform gather around a table, where they appear to be cleaning rifles. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 12 of 24). Original sleeve title: “Vancouver Barracks.”

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Boxing match at Fort Vancouver

Two boxers in shorts face each other in an outdoor boxing ring. One man is throwing a punch at the other, while another man stands outside the ring wearing a military uniform. Canvas tents and trees can be seen in the background. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 13 of 24). Original sleeve title: “Vancouver Barracks.”

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Soldiers drinking milk at Vancouver Barracks

A group of soldiers stands in a group while drinking milk out of glass bottles. Wooden milk crates can be seen in the ground holding other glass bottles. A bulletin board, canvas tents, and trees can be seen in the background. Likely part of the Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Vancouver Barracks (negative 14 of 24). Original sleeve title: “Vancouver Barracks.”

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

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