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Early Topographical Maps of the Oregon Coast, 1868-1915

By Finding aid prepared by Anna Stewart and Elizabeth Nielsen.

Collection Overview

Title: Early Topographical Maps of the Oregon Coast, 1868-1915

ID: MAPS CoastTopo

Primary Creator: U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey

Extent: 0.25 cubic feet. More info below.

Arrangement: This collection is arranged in one series: I. Topographical Reconnaissance Maps, 1868-1915.

Languages of Materials: English [eng]

Abstract

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.

Scope and Content Notes

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.

Administrative Information

More Extent Information: 5 maps; 1 map folder

Statement on Access: Collection is open for research.

Acquisition Note: 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.

Preferred Citation: Topographical Maps of the Oregon Coast (MAPS CoastTopo), Oregon State University Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Corvallis, Oregon.

Creators

U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey
Dickins, E. F.
Rockwell, Cleveland (1837-1907)

People, Places, and Topics

Coasts--Oregon--Maps.
Natural Resources
Pacific Coast (Or.)--Maps.
Yaquina Bay (Or.)--Maps.

Forms of Material

Maps (documents)
Topographic maps.

Box and Folder Listing

Series 1: Topographical Reconnaissance Maps, 1868-1915

Series I consists of reproductions of topographical reconnaissance maps of the Oregon Coast prepared by the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey.

Folder-Item 1.1: Register No. 1086. Topography of Cape Foulweather and Entrance to Yaquina Bay, 1868: Map prepared by A. W. Chase at a 1:10,000 scale. Map also includes details added through 1915.
Folder-Item 1.2: Register No. 1776. Coast of Oregon from Yaquina Head to Cascade Head, 1887: Map prepared by Cleveland Rockwell at a 1:40,000 scale with approximate 50-foot contour intervals. Map also includes details added through 1914.
Folder-Item 1.3: Register No. 1809. Yaquina Bay to Alsea River, 1887: 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.
Folder-Item 1.4: Register No. 1810. Alsea River to Heceta Head, 1887: 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.
Folder-Item 1.5: Register No. 1811. Heceta Head to Umpqua River, 1887: 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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