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A Diagram of Oregon (1859)

A map of Oregon completed by the Surveyor General’s Office, Salem August 31st, 1859, W. W. Chapman [signature], Sur. Gen. of Oregon. In upper right margin: Sen. Ex. Doc. No. 2, 1 Sess. 36 Cong. In lower left margin: Lith of J. Bien 60 Fulton St. N. Y. Relief shown in hachures. Original map mounted on cloth backing. Item has also been identified as bb017542.

Chapman, W. W. (William Williams)

A Diagram of Oregon (1861)

A map of Oregon completed by the Surveyor General’s Office, Eugene City, August 16th, 1861, B. J. Pengra [signature], Surveyor Gen. Of Oregon. Relief shown in hachures. Original map mounted on cloth backing. Item has also been identified as bb017543.

Pengra, B. J. (Byron J.), 1823-1903

A map of Lewis and Clark's track across the western portion of North America, from the Mississippi to the Pacific Ocean : by order of the executive of the United States in 1804, 5 & 6 / copied by Samuel Lewis from the original drawing of Wm. Clark ; Neele, sculp., 1814

A map depicting Lewis and Clark's route from the Mississippi to the Pacific Ocean. The map shows the relationship between the sources of the Missouri River, Columbia River, and the Rocky Mountains and the locations of Native American tribal groups. The map was copied by Samuel Lewis from William Clark's original drawing. Relief is shown by hachures.

Lewis, Samuel, 1753 or 1754-1822

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.

A new map of Texas, Oregon and California: with regions adjoining / compiled from the most recent authorities, 1849

A hand colored map of the western portions of the United States of America in 1845. The map shows emigrant routes from Missouri to Oregon with reputed distances of chief points of interest along route. The "Gold Region" is highlighted in yellow in northern California. Also depicted are locations of Native American tribal groups. Imprint: "Philadelphia Published by Thomas Cowperthwait & Co. Market St. No. 253. 1849 / Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1845 by H.N. Burroughs in the clerks office of the District Court of the eastern district of Pennsylvania." Relief shown by hachures.

Burroughs, H. N.

America [cartographic material], 1606

A colored map of North and South America first published by Dutch cartographer Jodocus Hondius in 1606. The map is illustrated with views of ships, fish, birds, and sea monsters. An inset in the lower, left corner of the map includes an illustration of people in traditional South American feathered clothing preparing and eating food. The map labels are written in Latin. Relief is shown pictorially.

Hondius, Jodocus, 1563-1612

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.

Asher & Adams' Oregon, 1872

A hand colored map of Oregon depicting the state's counties. The map shows part of the route of the Oregon and California Railroad.

Asher & Adams

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

"B" map of the surveyed portions of Oregon Territory, 1852

A hand-colored, lithographic map showing the surveyed portions of the Oregon Territory in 1852. The notation in the bottom, right corner of the map reads, "Surveyor General's Office / Oregon City October 21st, 1852." A note in the upper, left corner of the map reads, "Senate Ex. doc. No. 1, 2nd Sess. 32nd Cong." Relief shown by hachures.

Preston, J. B. (John B.), d. 1865

Beach Park, the new addition to Newport, ca. 1910

A real estate promotional map for the Beach Park addition in Newport, Oregon. It was produced circa 1910 by real estate firms S. G. Irvin and Howard & Cooper to promote the sale of lots in the new subdivision. The document has a map of available lots for purchase on the front. There are photographs and promotional information about tourism and industry in Newport on the front and back of the document.

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.

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.

Birdseye view map of Yakima Valley and central Washington, 1907

A bird's-eye view map of the Yakima Valley and central Washington. The map extends south to the Columbia River and shows Seattle and Portland to the west. The map shows the Yakama Indian Reservation and regional resources, including coal, timber, lumber, minerals, electric lines, game, cattle, farming, wheat, fruit, and more. Railroads, canals, and roadways are visible.

Lange, Edward, 1846-1912

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.

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.

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

Carte générale des découvertes de l'amiral De Fonte représentant la grande probabilité d'un passage au nord ouest / par Thomas Jefferys géographe du roi à Londres, 1768 ; cette carte a été traduite par M. de Vaugondy, 1772

A map showing the discoveries of Juan de Fuca, Admiral De Fonte, and Russian and Japanese explorers. Translated title, "General map of the discoveries of Admiral De Fronte showing the distinct possibility of a Northwest Passage." The map labels are written in French. Relief is shown pictorially.

Jefferys, Thomas, -1771

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.

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.

Colton's map of the states and territories west of the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean showing the overland routes, projected rail road lines, &c., 1864

A hand colored map of the states and territories west of the Mississippi River. The map shows overland routes, projected railroad lines, and the locations of Native American tribal groups. Relief is shown by hachures and spot heights.

Colton, J. H. (Joseph Hutchins), 1800-1893

Cram's Railroad and County Map of Oregon, 1891

A map showing railroad routes through Oregon in 1891. The included routes are: Astoria & Southern Coast, Northern Pacific, Oregonian, Oregon & Pacific, Oregon & Washington Territory, Portland & Vancouver, Portland & Willamette Valley, Southern Pacific, and Union Pacific railroads. Relief shown by hachures.
The map is no longer attached to the accompanying index which is now G4291.P3 1891 .C72 - Index. Cover title of the index: Cram's township and rail road map of Oregon.

Cram, George Franklin, 1841-1928

Die neüwen Inseln-- so hinder Hispanien gegen Orient bey dem land Indie ligen / [Sebastian Münster].

A hand-colored map of the New World. The map appeared first in the 1540 Geographia Universalis published by Henircus Petri, and then in later editions of the Cosmographia. The map is the earliest known separate map of the Americas, with the two continents as an integral landmass. An illustration of Magellan's ship Victoria is in the Pacific, and there is an illustration depicting cannibalism in what is today Brazil. The estuaries of both the Amazon and the Rio del Plata are displayed, but not labeled, in South America. North America reflects Verrazzano's misapprehension of a large inland sea bordered by a narrow isthmus, with the Pacific and Japan (Zipangri) just beyond. A corner of India superior is at the top left; the western edge of northern Africa and Spain are visible on the right edge. The map labels are written in German and Latin. Relief is shown pictorially.

Münster, Sebastian, 1489-1552

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