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[http://ftp2.census.gov/geo/maps/general_ref/us_base/stco2003/stco2003.pdf United States Census Bureau State and County Map]. This map will allow you to zoom in on any state or county in the United States and read the names of all of the neighboring counties. | [http://ftp2.census.gov/geo/maps/general_ref/us_base/stco2003/stco2003.pdf United States Census Bureau State and County Map]. This map will allow you to zoom in on any state or county in the United States and read the names of all of the neighboring counties. | ||
A statewide collection of maps is Ralph N. Preston, ''Historical Maps of Oregon: Overland Stage Routes, Old Military Roads, Indian Battle Grounds, Old Forts, and Old Gold Mines'' (Corvallis, Oregon: Western Guide Publishers, 1972; Family History Library book Q | A statewide collection of maps is Ralph N. Preston, ''Historical Maps of Oregon: Overland Stage Routes, Old Military Roads, Indian Battle Grounds, Old Forts, and Old Gold Mines'' (Corvallis, Oregon: Western Guide Publishers, 1972; Family History Library book Q {{FHL|144224|title-id|disp=979.5 E3h}}). | ||
A useful source on county boundaries is Erma Skyles Brown, ''Oregon County Boundary Change Maps, 1843-1916'' (Lebanon, Oregon: End of Trail Researchers, 1970; Family History Library | A useful source on county boundaries is Erma Skyles Brown, ''Oregon County Boundary Change Maps, 1843-1916'' (Lebanon, Oregon: End of Trail Researchers, 1970; Family History Library {{FHL|21362|title-id|disp=book 979.5 E7b; film 908033 item 2; fiche 6051182).}} | ||
The Family History Library has a few Oregon maps. Large collections of maps are available at the University of Oregon in Eugene and at Oregon State University in Corvallis. | The Family History Library has a few Oregon maps. Large collections of maps are available at the University of Oregon in Eugene and at Oregon State University in Corvallis. | ||