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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

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

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

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

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

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

Mouth of Columbia River, 1851

A nautical map of the “Mouth of Columbia River / from a preliminary survey under the direction of A.D. Bache, Superintendent of the Survey of the Coast of the United States by the hydrographic party under the command of W.P. McArthur Lt. U.S.N. and Asst. U.S. Coast Survey, W.A. Bartlett Lt. U.S.N. Assistant ; reduction for engraving by A. Boschke, draughtsman ; engraved by W. Smith and E.F. Woodward.” Includes inset: View of the Entrance of Columbia River, Cape Hancock or Disappointment E. by N. (compass) 12 statute miles. Relief shown by hachures. Depths shown by soundings and isolines. Includes text on "sailing directions" and "tides." Handwritten note of graphic scale by George Davidson is erroneous.Scale 1:40,000. Item has also been identified as bb017545.

United States Coast Survey

Survey of the Columbia River between Celilo and the Dalles : October 1879 to January 1880 / by the order of Major G.I. Gillespie & under the direction of Lieutenant Charles F. Powell, Corps of Engineers, U.S.A. ; instrumental work by Messrs F.W. Lehnartz ... [et al.] ; drawing by Messrs J.A. Gillespie & F.J. Carrel.

A blueline print map of a survey of the Columbia River between Celilo and The Dalles. Relief is shown by contours and depth is shown by soundings. The map also shows the proposed route for the Oregon Railway and Navigation Company’s Oregon Portage Railroad extension.

United States. Army. Corps of Engineers

Entrance to Columbia River, Oregon / triangulation by R.D. Cutts ; topography by A.M. Harrison ; hydrography by the party under the command of Lieut. James Alden ; redd. drng. by J.J. Ricketts & A. Lindenkohl ; engg. by G.B. Metzeroth, C.A. Knight & App. R.F. Bartle, 1854

A map of the entrance to the Columbia River. Relief is shown by hachures. Water depths are shown by soundings. The map includes sailing directions and a table of tides.

United States Coast Survey

Map of public surveys in the Territory of Washington : to accompany report of Surveyor General, 1865

A hand colored map of public surveys in the Territory of Washington. The map key includes Puget Sound Ag. Co. claims, the North Pacific Railroad Route, surveys executed, surveys proposed, surveys under contract, U.S. Reservations, roads and trails, projected railroad, completed railroad, coal land, gold mines, lead and silver, coal oil, and gold. Relief is shown by hachures.

Giddings, E.

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

Oregon and Washington, 1873

A hand colored map of Oregon and Washington from an unidentified atlas. The map shows each state's counties as well as the Northern Pacific Railroad, towns, rivers, and capes. Relief is shown by hachures.

Gray, Frank A.

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

Map of Oregon, c. 1900

A map of the state of Oregon from an unidentified atlas published by George F. Cram circa 1900.

Cram, George Franklin, 1841-1928

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.

State Highway Department's map of the state of Oregon : showing main traveled automobile roads, 1924

A map of automobile and railroad routes in Oregon in 1924 showing main paved and gravel roads as well as railroad routes. The verso shows a map of major highway systems in the Western United States. The title on the verso page reads, "All Roads Lead to Portland, Oregon / Center of the Great Scenic Highway Systems of the West." Insets on the map show, "Mt. Hood Loop drive," and "Map of the best routes in and out of Portland." Relief shown by hachures.

Portland Chamber of Commerce (Or.)

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 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

Map and description of the eastern and middle Tualatin Valley : showing its inter-urban railways, Portland-Salem electric line, and proximity to Portland, 1907

A real estate promotional map for the Tualatin Valley region of Washington County, Oregon. It was produced circa 1907 by the Investment Company based in Portland, Oregon. The front of the document includes a simple map of the Tualatin Valley showing towns, the course of the Tualatin River, and the routes for railways. The back of the document contains promotional details about climate and commercial development opportunities in the region.

Investment Co. (Portland, Or.)

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