Identity area
Reference code
IE CA WA/8/1
Title
Map of the State of Oregon
Date(s)
- c.1910 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
112 x 105 cm; printed
Context area
Name of creator
(1615-2023)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
A color-coded map of Oregon, partitioning it into early county configurations rendered in pastel shades. The northern border tracks the winding Columbia River alongside Washington, while the left edge meets the Pacific Ocean. A prominent, hand-drawn purple ink line with small ‘X’ marks carves an L-shaped territory through central counties like Crook and Harney. These marked territories likely align with areas assigned to the Irish Capuchin friars for their early missionary work.