1889 New Sectional, Township, & County Map of Oregon
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By: Joseph Kaye Gill
Date of Original: 1889 (dated) Portland
Original Size: 26.5 x 30 inches
This is a fine print reproduction of a detailed sectional township and county map of Oregon, published in 1889 by J.K. Gill & Co., illustrating the state’s geography, transportation routes, and land development during a period of rapid expansion. Finely engraved details include rivers, mountain ranges, county boundaries, and shaded areas denoting government land grants, military reservations, and forested regions.
A defining feature is the extensive railroad network, particularly the Oregon Railway & Navigation Co. and the Southern Pacific Railroad, with bold routes linking key settlements and driving migration, trade, and economic growth. The grid-based Public Land Survey System divides the land into numbered sections, reflecting patterns of ownership and agricultural settlement across the state.
The map highlights Oregon’s varied landscape, from coastal regions in the west to the Cascade Range and the more arid interior beyond. Major waterways, including the Columbia, Willamette, and Snake Rivers, are prominently shown, underscoring their importance as natural transportation corridors.
Published by the prominent Portland firm J.K. Gill & Co., this map reflects a pivotal moment in Oregon’s development, offering a clear and informative view of its transition from frontier territory to an increasingly organized and connected region.
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