Map of Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, (1860).

Map of Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, (1860).

Oregon--Maps<br>Washington (State)--Maps<br>Washington Territory<br>British Columbia--Maps

1 map: col., 37 x 30 cm. <br>This map dates between March 2nd, 1861 (when the Dakota Territory was formed) and March 4th, 1863 (when the Idaho Territory was formed from eastern Washington and western Dakota) <br>Nearing retirement from a thirty year long and rather successful career, S. Augustus Mitchell printed this map showcasing Oregon, the Territory of Washington, and British Columbia. Washington became a territory in 1853, arguing that distances to Willamette Valley kept them from obtaining a voice in the Oregon territorial government. As this map shows, when it split from Oregon proper the Washington territory included parts of Wyoming and Montana and all of Idaho. Territorial government for Idaho would not be approved until 1863. When Mitchell retired he left the business for his son to manage.

Mitchell, S. Augustus (Samuel Augustus), 1792-1868.

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[Philadelphia: Mitchell, S. Augustus, 1860]

1860

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Oregon
Washington (State)
Washington Territory
Dakotah Territory
British Columbia