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1841 Wilkes Map of the Pacific Northwest -- Map of the Oregon Territory by the U.S. Ex. Ex.
1841 Wilkes Map of the Pacific Northwest -- Map of the Oregon Territory by the U.S. Ex. Ex.
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  • Title: 1841 Wilkes Map of the Pacific Northwest -- Map of the Oregon Territory by the U.S. Ex. Ex.
  • Cartographer: C Wilkes
  • Year / Place: 1841
  • Map Dimension (in.): 22.8 X 33.8 in.

    This is a superb, important large map of the Oregon Territory. The map covers the entire region west from the Black Hills, north to above the 50th parallel and south to the Sacramento River. The Oregon Territory shown extends well into today's British Columbia. The large inset is of the Columbia River from Ft. Walla Walla to its mouth. The map was quite likely the most detailed when published and it was quite influential for future maps of the region post the Lewis and Clark expedition. Wikes's United States Exploring Expedition did not enter the Great Basin or any part of the Snake River basin. Instead Wilkes relied on other sources including J Smith and oral information from Hudson Bay trappers he met on the Columbia River. Expectedly the map contains several errors, the areas of today's Oregon, Washington and Idaho are remarkably well mapped. Wilkes supported the view that the boundary of the American claim should be 54 degrees 40 minutes North, commonly referred to as "Fifty-Four Forty or Fight" dispute with Britain. This map was used to support his claim, which was based on 'topographical' grounds and was instrumental in setting the scene for American interests in the territory. Key details include topography, rivers, lakes, Indian Tribes, settlements etc.

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  • Condition
    Very Good. Slight toning. Issued folds. Uncolored.
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    1841 Wilkes Map of the Pacific Northwest -- Map of the Oregon Territory by the U.S. Ex. Ex.

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