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1. Columbia River; A comprehensive report on the development of the water resources of the Columbia River Basin for irrigation, power production, and other beneficial uses in Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming
Columbia River; A comprehensive report on the development of the water resources of the Columbia River Basin for irrigation, power production, and other beneficial uses in Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming
Description
399 p. Written by the U. S. Department of the Interior, this document outlines a plan for the use of water and other physical resources of the Columbia River Basin. Presented in the report are descriptions of the basin's natural resources, its people, their use of the resources, as well as related investigations and summaries on affiliated problems and possibilities. As to use of physical resources, the principal emphasis is upon water utilization. This 1947 edition was issued in advance of its publication as a Congressional Document; it includes black and white photos, and numerous maps covering power facilities, developed and undeveloped land, and water resources.
2. Columbia River Power and the Northwest
Description
30 p. This pamphlet, published by the Bonneville Power Administration, details that body's construction of the Bonneville and Grand Coulee dams. It discusses the benefits from improved inland navigation and transportation, irrigation, and power supply produced by these projects. There is much discussion and comparison of electric rates. The pamphlet is heavily illustrated with black and white drawings, charts, and maps.
3. Columbia River Power and the Northwest: Page 25
Columbia River Power and the Northwest: Page 25
Description
This page also provides a chart indicating stages of growth and number of municipal systems in Washington and Oregon.
4. State Highway Department's map of the state of Oregon showing main traveled automobile roads
State Highway Department's map of the state of Oregon showing main traveled automobile roads
Description
Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Includes index to cities and towns with populations. On verso: Distance map of western and central United States, map of surrounding states, map of Portland-Salem corridor, "Map showing most direct highway connections through the city of Portland," table of distances from Portland, and Oregon traffic regulations.
5. State Highway Department's map of the state of Oregon showing main traveled automobile roads
State Highway Department's map of the state of Oregon showing main traveled automobile roads
Description
Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. On verso: Text, distances from Portland and 4 ancillary maps. Includes index to cities and towns with populations.
6. State Highway Department's map of the state of Oregon showing main traveled automobile roads
State Highway Department's map of the state of Oregon showing main traveled automobile roads
Description
Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. On verso: Text, mileage table and 4 ancillary maps. Includes index to cities and towns with populations.
7. Columbia River Power and the Northwest: Page 27
Columbia River Power and the Northwest: Page 27
Description
This page also provides a chart using statistics from the 1939 Report of Rural Electrification Administration for Oregon and Washington.
8. Columbia River Power and the Northwest: Page 20
Columbia River Power and the Northwest: Page 20
Description
This is a chart indicating rate differences in the northwest. The rates are distinguished by city population, monthly costs and annual costs to homes and commercial entities.
9. State Highway Department's map of the state of Oregon showing main traveled automobile roads
Description
Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. On verso: text, mileage table from Portland and 4 ancillary maps. Includes index to cities and towns with populations.
10. Columbia River Power and the Northwest: Page 23
Columbia River Power and the Northwest: Page 23
Description
Pamphlet published by the Bonneville Power Administration detailing the body's construction of the Bonneville and Grand Coulee dams.
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