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Auction 161, Lot 349
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"A Diagram of Oregon", General Land Office

Subject: Oregon

Period: 1863 (circa)

Publication: Sen. Ex. Doc. No. 1, 37th Cong. 2nd Sess.

Color: Black & White

Size:
22.8 x 17.3 inches
57.9 x 43.9 cm
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A detailed map created at the land office in Eugene City, it shows topographical information in hachure, watersheds and the progress of surveying through 1863. Eugene City, Oregon City, Port Orford, Portland are named. Trails and roads shown include the Proposed Emigrant Route, Meeks Trail, Trail to Powder River, Capt. Wallens Route, and more. Just across the Snake River is Fort Boise. Map is by John B. Preston, Surveyor General of Oregon.

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Condition: B

Issued folding with light toning along the folds and several short splits at fold intersections.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Unsold

Closed on 2/8/2017

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