Koos Head : Oregon : 1861 / surveyed by J.S. Lawson Asst. ; U.S. Coast Survey, A.D. Bache, Superintendent. 1887.

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Koos Head : Oregon : 1861 / surveyed by J.S. Lawson Asst. ; U.S. Coast Survey, A.D. Bache, Superintendent. 1887.

Shows Coos Head with location of Survey stations and lighthouse.

1 map : ms., col. ; on sheet 53 x 51 cm.

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Bache, A. D. (Alexander Dallas), 1806-1867

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Alexander Dallas Bache (1806-1867) was an important scientific reformer during the early nineteenth century. From his position as superintendent of the United States Coast Survey, and through leadership roles in the scientific institutions of the time, Bache helped bring American science into alignment with the professional nature of its European counterpart. In addition, Bache fostered the reform of public education in America. On July 19, 1806 Alexander Dalla...

Davidson, George, 1822-1891

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Lawson, James S.

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The Orford Reef is about six-miles offshore of Paradise Point State Park near Cape Blanco in Curry County, Oregon. From the description of Sketch of Port Orford reef / from U.S.C.S Reconnaissance (1852) and furnished to Major R.S Williamson, U.S.A., Jan. 1st 1867 by Jas. Lawson. 1867. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 68136355 ...

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