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Early Topographical Maps of the Oregon Coast, 1868-1915
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey.
- Title
- Early Topographical Maps of the Oregon Coast
- Dates
- 1868-1915 (inclusive)18681915
- Quantity
- 0.25 cubic foot, including 5 maps, (1 map folder)
- Collection Number
- MAPS CoastTopo
- Summary
- The Early Topographical Maps of the Oregon Coast document topographical surveys of the central Oregon coast conducted by the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey in 1868 and 1887 with updates added through the 1910s. The maps are high-quality reproductions.
- Repository
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Oregon State University Libraries, Special Collections and Archives Research Center
Special Collections and Archives Research Center
121 The Valley Library
Oregon State University
Corvallis OR
97331-4501
Telephone: 5417372075
Fax: 5417378674
scarc@oregonstate.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Early Topographical Maps of the Oregon Coast document topographical surveys conducted on the central Oregon coast from Cape Foulweather to the Umpqua River in 1868 and 1887 with updates added through the 1910s.. The maps were produced by the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey under the supervision of several assistants, A.W. Chase, E.F. Dickins, and Cleveland Rockwell. The 1868 map of Cape Foulweather and the Entrance to Yaquina Bay is at a scale of 1:10,000; the remainder of the maps are at 1:40,000 scale.
The maps are high-quality reproductions and depict elevations, key azimuths, English and Native American names for land features, main trails and roads, common water travel routes, lighthouses, and some information on land use.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
Topographical Maps of the Oregon Coast (MAPS CoastTopo), Oregon State University Special Collections & Archives Research Center, Corvallis, Oregon.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in one series: I. Topographical Reconnaissance Maps, 1868-1915.
Acquisition Information
These materials were transferred from the Oregon State University Libraries' maps collection to the Special Collections & Archives Research Center in 2014.
Related Materials
The Historic Oregon Nautical Charts (MAPS Nautical) and Reconnaissance of the Western Coast of the United States Nautical Charts (MAPS WestCoast) include 19th century maps of the Oregon Coast.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series I: Topographical Reconnaissance Maps, 1868-1915Return to Top
Series I consists of reproductions of topographical reconnaissance maps of the Oregon Coast prepared by the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Folder | ||
| 1 | Register No. 1086: Topography of Cape Foulweather and Entrance to Yaquina Bay
Map prepared by A. W. Chase at a 1:10,000 scale. Map also includes details added through 1915.
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1868 |
| 1 | Register No. 1776: Coast of Oregon from Yaquina Head to Cascade Head
Map prepared by Cleveland Rockwell at a 1:40,000 scale with approximate 50-foot contour intervals. Map also includes details added through 1914.
|
1887 |
| 1 | Register No. 1809: Yaquina Bay to Alsea River
Map prepared by E. F. Dickins at a 1:40,000 scale with approximate 50-foot contour intervals. Map also includes details added through 1914.
|
1887 |
| 1 | Register No. 1810: Alsea River to Heceta Head
Map prepared by E. F. Dickins at a 1:40,000 scale with approximate 50-foot contour intervals. Map also includes details added through 1914.
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1887 |
| 1 | Register No. 1811: Heceta Head to Umpqua River
Map prepared by E. F. Dickins at a 1:40,000 scale with approximate 50-foot contour intervals. Map also includes details added through 1914.
|
1887 |
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Finding aid prepared by
Anna Stewart and Elizabeth Nielsen.
2014
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
