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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

[Map of Willamette and Columbia Rivers from Astoria to the three forks in the Willamette, showing adjacent towns], 1865?

A manuscript map of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers drawn by Absalom B. Harden circa 1865. The map is on three pieces of stationery, pasted together. On the verso of the map there are portions of letters discussing Harden's travel to Oregon and wild animals. Related papers by Harden are held in the Absalom B. Harden diary and letters, 1847-1848, Mss 11 at the Oregon Historical Society.

Harden, Absalom B.

Map of the north west part of Canada, Hudson's Bay & Indian territories / drawn by Thos. Devine, 1857

A printed map of the western portions of Canada. Colors show the geological divisions of cristalline rocks, silurian formation of Hudson's B. & L. Winnipeg, devonian formation, and lignite or coal formation. The map also includes profiles of routes for the Pacific railroad, from St. Pauls, Mississippi to Puget Sound; from mouth of Kansas River, to Fort Vancouver, Columbia River; from Council Bluff, Missouri, to San Francisco, Pacific Ocean; and from Westport to the River Savier Utah. The map also includes informational tables on the "Indian Population of British North America, "French Canadian Forts at time of the Conquest," and a "Hyetal or Rain Table." Relief is shown by hachures.

Devine, Thomas (Draughtsman)

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

Motor Age's map of America's motor highways and connecting routes of military [significance] : supplement to Motor Age, issue of April 5, 1917 / compiled from data furnished by the Official Automobile Blue Book, Highway Associations and the United States Department of the Interior.

A color map showing America's primary motor highways and routes of military significance in 1917. The map also shows "America's Tour Grounds" and "America's main highways and how they are indicated." Relief is shown by hachures. Condition note: the upper right corner of the map is missing.

Johnson's new military map of the United States showing the forts, military posts & all the military divisions with enlarged plans of southern harbors / from authentic data obtained at the War Department, Washington ; Johnson & Browning, 1861

A hand colored map of the United States of America in 1861 showing national military divisions along with forts and military posts. Map insets show detailed harbor plans for the following: New Orleans and delta of Mississippi, Louisiana; Mobile Bay, Alabama; Entrance to Pensacola Bay, Florida; Key West, Florida; Savannah River; Charleston Harbor, S. Carolina; Hampton Roads and Norfolk Harbor, Virginia; Washington and vicinity; Baltimore and vicinity. Relief is shown by hachures.

Johnson & Browning

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.

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

Map to illustrate Capt. Bonneville's adventures among the Rocky Mountains, 1868

A hand colored map of the western portions of the United States of America. The map is an updated Geoffrey Crayon Edition of a map produced to accompany The Adventures of Captain Bonneville, U.S.A. by Washington Irving which is based on the routes taken by Benjamin Louis Eulalie de Bonneville and his company from 1832 to 1835. Relief is shown by hachures.

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

Map of Oregon Territory / by Samuel Parker, 1838

A map depicting the Oregon Territory. The map was drawn to accompany Samuel Parker's book, "Journal of an exploring tour beyond the Rocky Mountains," in 1838. The map shows what is today the Northwestern United States from the Great Lakes Region to the Pacific Coast. The map also shows the general locations of Native American tribal groups. Relief is shown by hachures.

Parker, Samuel, 1779-1866

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

Map of the United States Territory of Oregon west of the Rocky Mountains : exhibiting the various trading depots or forts occupied by the British Hudson Bay Company, connected with the western and northwestern fur trade / compiled in the Bureau of Topographical Engineers from the latest authorities under the direction of Col. J.J. Abert by Wash. Hood ; M.H. Stansbury, del. ; W.J. Stone, Sc., 1838

A map of the United States Territory of Oregon west of the Rocky Mountains, a portion of western Canada, and a portion of western Mexico. The map shows various trading posts occupied by the British Hudson Bay Company. Relief is shown by hachures.

Hood, Washington

Map of Oregon and upper California from the surveys of John Charles Frémont and other authorities / drawn by Charles Preuss under the order of the Senate of the United States ; lithy. by E. Weber & Co., Balto., 1848

A hand colored map depicting Oregon and Upper California. The map shows the area of the United States west of the Continental Divide and locations of Native American tribal groups. A profile of the travelling route from the South Pass of the Rocky Mountains to the Bay of San Francisco is included at the top of the map. Relief is shown by hachures and spot heights.

Frémont, John Charles, 1813-1890

Map of a reconnoissance [sic] for a military road from the "Dalles" of the Columbia River to Great Salt Lake under the command of Capt. H.O. Wallen, 4th Inf. / by Lieut. Joseph Dixon T. Engrs., 1859

A map of the western United States including parts of Oregon, Utah, and Idaho. A reconnaissance for a military road from the Dalles of the Columbia River to the Great Salt Lake is depicted by a dashed line labeled "Proposed Route." A note at the top says "Senate Ex. Doc. No. 34 - 36th Cong. 1st Sess." Relief is shown by hachures.

Dixon, Joseph

Essayons topographical map of California, Nevada, Oregon and part of Idaho / prepared from field surveys and other reliable data under the direction of Bvt. Lt. Col. R.S. Williamson ; drawn by W.B. Hyde, 1867

A color map in three segments depicting the western United States, primarily depicting Oregon, California, Nevada and part of Idaho. A note in the upper left corner reads, "Atlas to accompany the official records of the Union and Confederate armies, 1861-1865." Relief is shown by hachures.

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

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

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.

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

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.

Map of the Oregon Territory of the United States : exhibiting the various trading depots or forts occupied by the British Hudson Bay Company, connected with the western and northwestern fur trade / compiled from the latest autorities [sic], the report of Lieut. J.C. Fremont in 1842, and others by the publisher Edw. Hutawa ; on stone by Julius Hutawa, 1843

A map of the Pacific Coast depicting the Oregon Territory of the United States in 1843. The map shows various posts occupied by the British Hudson Bay Company. A table of elevations is included. Relief is shown by hachures.

Hutawa, Edward

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

Disputed territory of Columbia or Oregon showing its limits as settled by different treaties and the boundaries proposed by England & America / engd. by W. & A.K. Johnston, 1846

A hand colored map showing the disputed territory of Oregon in 1846. The map shows boundaries established by different treaties and boundary proposals between England and America. The Oregon territory is in brown and British possessions are in red. A map of the shores of the Pacific Ocean depicting the position of the Oregon Territory in relation to the rest of the world is included at the bottom.

W. & A.K. Johnston Limited

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