Diagram of Oregon-California state line : from 150 mile to 205 M. 24 chs. cor., to accompany report on examination / made by Fred W. Rodolf, U.S. Surveyor. [1915?]

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Diagram of Oregon-California state line : from 150 mile to 205 M. 24 chs. cor., to accompany report on examination / made by Fred W. Rodolf, U.S. Surveyor. [1915?]

1 map : ms. ; 46 x 223 cm.

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