Mapping the Pacific Coast: Coronado to Lewis and Clark
The Quivira Collection showcases 45 magnificent maps, books and illustrations, dated 1544 through 1802, of the west coast of North America. You are invited on a voyage of exploration from the first tentative probing by Europeon explorers through Thomas Jefferson's commission of the Corps of Discovery. The 29 maps, 11 illustrations and 5 books that comprise the collection were on tour in museums throughout the country, and have been viewed by thousands of people of all ages.
Collection Gallery 1 - Fact and Fantasy
Collection Gallery 2 - California as an Island
Collection Gallery 3 - Secret Russian Explorations
Collection Gallery 4 - Captain Cook's Voyages
Collection Gallery 5 - In the Wake of Captain Cook
Collection Gallery 6 - Overland to the Pacific
"The maps and illustrations form a compelling story about many of the greatest adventures in history, including dangerous ocean voyages, races to chart undiscovered territories, sightings of sea monsters and other dramatic tales. These stories not only inform us about the exciting history of our country, but also appeal to the explorer in all of us."
Henry Wendt, former map collection owner and historian (*)
(*) After an eight year voyage to maritime, art and history museums around the country, Mapping the Pacific Coast finally retired at the Columbia River Maritime Museum, a gift of Henry and Holly Wendt to the Museum.
If you have questions or comments about Mapping the Pacific Coast: From Coronado to Lewis and Clark, please feel free to contact us.
We hope you enjoy the exhibit.
Collection Gallery 1 - Fact and Fantasy
Collection Gallery 2 - California as an Island
Collection Gallery 3 - Secret Russian Explorations
Collection Gallery 4 - Captain Cook's Voyages
Collection Gallery 5 - In the Wake of Captain Cook
Collection Gallery 6 - Overland to the Pacific
"The maps and illustrations form a compelling story about many of the greatest adventures in history, including dangerous ocean voyages, races to chart undiscovered territories, sightings of sea monsters and other dramatic tales. These stories not only inform us about the exciting history of our country, but also appeal to the explorer in all of us."
Henry Wendt, former map collection owner and historian (*)
(*) After an eight year voyage to maritime, art and history museums around the country, Mapping the Pacific Coast finally retired at the Columbia River Maritime Museum, a gift of Henry and Holly Wendt to the Museum.
If you have questions or comments about Mapping the Pacific Coast: From Coronado to Lewis and Clark, please feel free to contact us.
We hope you enjoy the exhibit.
