Newly Added Antique Map Inventory

Selection of Rare and Antique Maps recently added to the Washington and Oregon category of Geographicus Antique Map Gallery.

1892 Rand McNally Map of Washington

100.00 USD — Sat, 18 May 2013 14:21:00 +0000

This is a beautiful 1892 Rand McNally and Company map of Washington. Covers the state in its entirety including parts of neighboring Oregon, Idaho and Canada. The map also delineates survey grids and plats referencing the work of the U.S. Land Survey. Several Indian reservations are identified. Numerous towns, cities, mountain, railways, rivers and other topographical details are also noted throughout. Elevation is rendered by hachure and the map is color ceded according to counties. An attractive 1891 Rand McNally and Company's map of Oregon. It covers the state in its entirety along with parts of adjoining Washington. The map is highly detailed, showing various towns, rivers, cities, railroads, mountains, and other topographical details. The map also delineates survey grids and plats referencing the work of the U.S. Land Survey. Color coded according to counties, elevation is beautifully rendered by hachure. This map was issued as plate nos. This important and extraordinary production is Commodore Wilkes' 1841 U.S. Exploring Expedition map of Oregon Territory. The map covers roughly from the 50th parallel to Mount Shasta, the upper Sacramento River, and Great Salt Lake (labeled Youta Lake) and from the Pacific to the Black Hills. It includes, either in part or full, modern day Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, Vancouver, Idaho, Utah, Nevada, Montana, Wyoming, and California. A map of the utmost importance and scarcity, this is William J. Keeler's 1868 pocket map of the American west, considered the 'the largest, finest and most detailed map of the West as it was then known'. A scarce 1794 first edition example of the official record of Captain Cook's discoveries in the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, and the Behring Strait. The map covers the northeast part of Asia and the northwest part of North America from the Sea of Okotsk to the Chesterfield Inlet. IT extends southwards to include all of the Aleutian Islands and Cape Perpetua on the as yet unnamed Oregon coast. A fine example of the U.S. Coast Survey's 1866 nautical chart or maritime map of Washington Sound, Washington. The map covers the Strait of Juan de Fuca, the Gulf of Georgia, Channel de Haro, Rosario Strait, Admiralty Inlet, the northern entrance to Puget Sound, as well as parts of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, and Washington State. This is the U.S. Coast Survey's first comprehensive presentation of this region. An uncommon example of the 1871 U.S. Coast Survey progress and triangulation chart or map of coast of Oregon and northern California. essentially two maps on a single sheet, the left map covers from the California border to Tillamook Bay, including Koos Bay and Newport. The right hand map covers from Tomales Bay to the Oregon border, including Crescent City, Trinidad, Arcata, Petrolia, and Mendocino City. This is a beautiful example of the vibrantly colored 1936 pictorial Shriners map of the Pacific Northwest. This map was created to commemorate the 62nd Imperial Council Session of the A.A.O.N.M.S. (Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine) held in Seattle, Washington from July 13-16, 1936. Centered on Seattle, the map covers western Washington states and parts of adjacent Oregon and British Columbia. The upper left corner features an inset map of Alaska. An uncommon 1862 U.S. Coast Survey nautical chart or maritime map of Coos Bay (Koos Bay), Oregon. The map covers the entrance to Coos Bay from Cape Gregory to South Slough and north beyond Pigeon Point along the Coos River. The map offers fine detail both along the coasts and at sea with countess depth sounds, notes on lights, rocks, and breakers, and some topographical detail. Notes on tides appear in the upper left quadrant. Notes on sounding are located in the lower left. The Dezauche issue of Joseph Nicolas De l'Isle's extraordinary 1730 map of North America, Siberia, the Arctic, and the North Pacific. J. N. De L'Isle and Buache drew this map to illustrate their speculations on the feasibly of a Northwest Passage. Cartographically this map is a combination of data absconded from the Russian 'Academy of Sciences' and Buache�s speculations on the Northwest Passage. This map is highly significant for its revival of the 'Sea of the West' hypothesis. A beautiful example of A. J. Johnson�s 1861 map of Washington and Oregon. This rare map offers a fascinating snapshot of this region shortly following the outbreak of the American Civil War. Shows the state of Oregon with much of its eastern regions unsurveyed. Washington is a massive territory extending eastward as far as the Rocky Mountains where it abuts Nebraska Territory. A fine example of George Vancouver's 1799 view sheet depicting various coastal profile views of the Pacific Northwest. This sheet features seven beautifully rendered views detailing, from top: Cape Mendocino, California (Cap Mendocino); Port Orford, Oregon (Cap Orford); Port Orford from the southeast (Cap Orford); Gregory Point, Oregon (Cap Gregory); Grenville Point, Washington (Pointe Grenville); the entrance to Juan de Fuca Strait (Detroit de Juan de Fuca), and Cape Flattery with Mt. A fine example of George Vancouver's 1799 view sheet depicting various coastal profile views of the Pacific Northwest. This sheet features six beautifully rendered views detailing, from top: the Scott Islands (British Columbia, Canada), Cape Scott (British Columbia, Canada), Woody Point, Nootka Sound (Vancouver, Canada), the Columbia River and Cape Disappointment (Washington State, United States), and Pointe Barro de Arena (Mendocino, California). This is a fine example of La Perouse�s important 1787 mapping of Vancouver Island and the coastlines of Washington and British Columbia. When drawn in 1787 La Perouse�s map was the only available map of this region not based on the survey work of Captain Cook. The map covers the coastline from Cape Rond (Tillamook Head, Oregon) northwards past Vancouver Island as far the northwestern top of the Baie de Clonard (The Queen Charlotte Islands or Haida Gwaii). A visually stunning 1875 map of Oregon and Washington by Ormando Gray. Offers beautiful engraving and vivid hand color at the county level. Shows cities and railways as well as topographical features such as lakes, rivers, valleys and mountains. A very nice example of late 19th century American cartography. This is Walling and Grey�s 1872 map of Washington and Oregon. Shows both the state of Oregon and the territory of Washington in full with vivid hand coloring at the county level. Show various American Indian Nation throughout. This beautiful and fascinating map Vancouver, Washington and Portland, Oregon was issued for the 1909 U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey, under the supervision of Henry Gannett. The map is centered on the Columbia River, which forms the border between the two states. This is a 1909 reissue of the original 1887 survey. Also shown are topographic features, roads, and railroad lines.

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Newly Added Antique Map Inventory

1892 Rand McNally Map of Washington