A hand colored railroad map depicting the Northern Pacific Railroad including the main route and tributary routes. The map covers the western United States. The top margin reads, "Accompanying annual meeting of Sept. 15, 1881, A.H. Barney, President" in pen. Relief is shown by hachures.

Photo album, "Sun Sketches of Columbia River Scenery," containing photos by Carleton E. Watkins. Album page bears signature of Charles H. Prescott, dated 1884. Prescott was the original owner of this album, and manager of the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Co. A small biographical note appears alongside his signature. There is also an inscription from John Neilson Barry (b.1870), an Episcopal clergyman and historian from Portland, Or., to Julius L. Meier, governor of Oregon from 1931-1935. Inscription reads, "To the beloved Governor of Oregon Julius L. Meier whose noble and self sacrificing efforts in promoting the welfare of the people of Oregon have made him a public benefactor. J. Neilson Barry." Plates O.1. and O.45. are arranged out of numerical order. Plates O.28 and O.29 are not included.

Album of photographs from the Watkins new Series depicting the Columbia River Gorge during the winter storm of 1884-1885. Plates are arranged numerically by Watkins number. This album was originally owned in 1886 by Charles H. Prescott (b. 1839), manager of the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Co. from 1881-1887, and is inscribed with his signature and the date. Eight of the photographic plates have been removed from this album and matted; these loose plates are stored apart from the album in Box 7.

A bird's-eye view map of The Dalles with labeled streets and an index which highlights points of interest, including churches, the county courthouse, and schools.

A color map depicting the Northern Pacific Railroad and its connections in red. The map covers the western United States and a portion of western Canada. Relief is shown by hachures. The back of the map is a pamphlet titled, "Northern Pacific Railroad between the East and Portland Ore. and Puget Sound Points." The pamphlet contains information about the railroad and its route, various states from Lake Superior to the Pacific Ocean, excursion rates, and general travel information.

A city map of Portland showing Portland, East Portland, and Albina. The map shows city boundaries, wharves, fire limits, railroads, street railways, and vacated streets.

A hand colored map of Oregon and Washington from an unidentified atlas. The map shows townships and counties in each state, Native American reservations, and military camps. Relief is shown by hachures.

A map showing the southern ekention of the Oregon & California Railroad. Railroad route drawn in red. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights.

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.

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.

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.

A bird's-eye view of Portland and the surrounding areas.

A sectional map showing land grant holdings for the Oregon & California Railroad as well as military road grants. The map covers the Pacific coast line to Upper Klamath Lake and between the city of Roseburg, Oregon and the California state border.The map is a promotional marketing document detailing land available and terms for sale by the railroad.

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.

A hand-colored map showing additions, lot numbers, street names, and proposed cable roads within the city of Astoria, Oregon. The map extends from Clatsop Spit to Cathlamet Bay. The logo for the Union Pacific Railroad is printed in the upper right corner of the map.

Birds-eye view map of Portland, Oregon in 1890., looking north. The map is printed on paper and mounted on a cloth backing. It is credited as being published by Elliott Pub. Co. 120 Sutter St, San Francisco.

The first volume of Warren N. Vaughn's four-volume manuscript, "Early History of Tillamook." In this volume, Vaughn recounts how he first heard of Tillamook in 1851 while living in Dayton in Yamhill County. After deciding to relocate there, he made multiple journeys between Dayton and the Tillamook Bay area starting in 1852 and ending in 1853 when he took up residence on a claim in Tillamook. Vaughn details his travels during this period and the difficulties faced in attempting to reach Tillamook from Dayton. He writes about his experiences with his travel companions during these trips and describes encounters with the Native peoples of the area, who often acted as guides and provided assistance, food, and supplies for the immigrants during their journeys. While Vaughn's retelling of these interactions is generally positive, he also uses language that was common at the time and includes disparaging or pejorative descriptions of Native peoples.

The second volume of Warren N. Vaughn's four-volume manuscript, "Early History of Tillamook." In this volume, Vaughn writes of the hardships he and other early white homesteaders endured, including lack of provisions and supplies and isolation from the outside world, as they established their homes in the Tillamook Bay area. With construction of a new trail between Tillamook and the Willamette Valley, an influx of immigrants relocated to the area and Tillamook County was officially organized in 1853. Vaughn describes early steps taken to establish a community, including the creation of a public school and a blacksmith shop, and efforts to build a schooner to facilitate trade. He describes the first election and the first census taken of Tillamook County, both in 1854, and lists the names of all 80 white residents at that time.

The fourth volume of Warren N. Vaughn's four-volume manuscript, "Early History of Tillamook." In this volume, Vaughn writes about the establishment of the first sawmill in Tillamook County. He recounts two local legends: the story of the "beeswax ship," a ship carrying candle wax that had wrecked on the Tillamook shore, and the story of a buried treasure. He also tells the story of prospectors who discovered gold in the area. Vaughn shares that by 1862, commerce and trade had developed considerably and the community of white settlers in Tillamook County continued to grow and prosper. His narrative ends abruptly with the story of one resident murdering another.

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.

The third volume of Warren N. Vaughn's four-volume manuscript, "Early History of Tillamook." In this volume, Vaughn continues his description from Volume 2 of the community effort to construct a schooner, which was completed and launched on its maiden voyage to Astoria and Portland to purchase supplies. Vaughn also writes of negotiations between the U.S. government and the Tillamook people, with the government intending to execute a treaty with the Tillamook for their land; however, proper negotiations never took place and Vaughn asserts that the Tillamook had their land unlawfully taken away. Vaughn also describes a series of violent conflicts that occurred between the Native people and the white population, which resulted in ongoing tensions. He writes of the growth of the white population in Tillamook through 1860 and increased trade, mainly by sea.

A map of Washington state and a map of Oregon. An inset map shows Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Each state map includes counties and townships. Relief is shown by hachures.

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.

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.

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.

The index to 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. The index includes a listing of towns in the state with their population and a listing of services including post offices, telegraph stations, and railroad stations. This index is no longer attached to the accompanying map which is now G4291.P3 1891 .C72.

A city map of Portland that shows city boundaries, electric and cable car lines, and railroad lines. A note on the bottom right of the map reads, "First map made after renaming of streets beginning with A which hereafter was called Ankeny."

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.