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Title: North America West Coast. The Entrance of Columbia River / Surveyed by Sir Edward Belcher C.B. in HMS Sulfur 1839. J. & C. Walker Sculpt
Creator: Belcher, Edward, Sir, 1799-1877, creator
J. & C. Walker (Firm), engraver
Contributor: British Admiralty
Date Created and/or Issued: 1844-05-30
Contributing Institution: Huntington Library
Collection: Maps
Rights Information: For information on use of Digital Library materials, please see Library Rights and Permissions: https://www.huntington.org/library-rights-permissions
Description: Note: "In 1813 when visited by H.M.S. Racoon the banks had considerably changed and extent since since 1792 when the river was partially explored by Lieutenant Broughton in H.M.S. Chatham; and Captn Belcher found them again greatly altered in 1839. Deer, Geese and Salmon are easily procured; Water may be filled in Baker Bay; and timber may be cut every where." Vignette: Fort George From the Anchorage. MS notes: 912.795. Label: N. Pacific Ocean 1839. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Lithography. Other Features: Vignettes. Verso Text: Sales label: Henry Whipple, Salem, Mass. MS notes: 214366 North America, West Coast, Columbia River; London 1844. 2 shts.
Extent: 1 map 63 x 92 cm., sheet 68 x 102 cm.
Identifier: 214366
http://hdl.huntington.org/cdm/ref/collection/p15150coll4/id/2058
Language: English
Subject: Columbia River--Maps
Time Period: 1839
Place: Washington
Oregon
Columbia River
W 124°/N 46° approx.
Source: Huntington Rare Book Maps
Maps, Huntington Digital Library

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