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Map of the Northern Pacific Railroad, and connections, 1881

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.

Northern Pacific Railroad Company

Map of the Northern Pacific Rail Road and connections, 1885?

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.

Northern Pacific Railroad Company

Oregon branch of the Pacific Railroad, circa 1868

A hand colored map of the western United States depicting the route of the Oregon branch of the Pacific Railroad. The map shows Oregon outlined in blue and the Oregon branch of the Pacific Railroad outlined in red. The map also shows the Northern Pacific Railroad, the Central Pacific Railroad, and the Southern Pacific Railroad. Relief is shown by hachures.

Hart, Charles, active 1852‑1855

Map no. 2 from the northern boundary of California to the Columbia River / from explorations and surveys made under the direction of Hon. Jefferson Davis, Sec. of War by Lieut. R.S. Williamson, U.S. Topl. Engrs. and Lieut. H.L. Abbot, U.S. Topl. Engrs. ; H.C. Fillebrown, J. Young, and C.D. Anderson, assts. ; drawn by John Young ; engd. by Selmar Siebert, 1855

A map of the western half of Oregon, from the northern boundary of California to the Columbia River. The map is number 2 in a series of maps showing explorations and surveys for a railroad route from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean and includes routes in Oregon and California. Relief is shown by hachures.

Williamson, R. S. (Robert Stockton), 1824-1882

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, showing lines under construction and proposed routes and connections

A colored map of Oregon, Washington, and parts of Idaho produced by the Oregon Pacific Railroad Company circa 1880. The map shows railroad lines under construction and proposed routes and connections, steamship lines along rivers and other navigable waterways, built and projected connections, and boundaries of land grants held by the Oregon Pacific Railroad Company. Scale [ca. 1:1,800,000]. Relief shown by form lines. Original map mounted on cloth backing. Item has also been identified as bb0175546.

Oregon Pacific Railroad Company

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

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

New sectional township & county map of Oregon & Washington / published by J.K. Gill & Co. ; compiled and drawn from all United States and railroad surveys made previous to March 1st, 1887 by W.H. Galvani, 1887

A map of Oregon and Washington that shows townships and counties in each state. The map depicts capitals, county seats, towns & post offices, lighthouses, railroads in operation, railroads in progress, railroads proposed, stage routes, and wagon roads & trails. Native American Reservations and military reservations are included. Relief is shown by hachures.

Galvani, W. H. (William Henry), 1864-1947

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.

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.

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

Index to Cram's Railroad and County Map of Oregon, 1891

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.

Cram, George Franklin, 1841-1928

Map of Oregon / compiled from official and authentic sources by the Southern Pacific Lines, 1923

A 1923 map showing proposed and finished lines Southern Pacific railroad lines in Oregon issued by the Portland, Oregon office of the Southern Pacific Passenger Traffic Department. The map also shows other major roadways and railroads in the state. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. The verso of the map contains panels detailing Oregon's resources, development, topography, and climate. Also included is an inset map with the complete Southern Pacific Lines in the United States and a panel listing Southern Pacific representatives by region and position.

Southern Pacific Company