Early Reservation Maps. Map of the Chehalis Reservation, dated July 9, 1864.
This record is of an early map of the Chehalis Reservation from July 9, 1864, that covers T16N R4W. This map is linen and hand-drawn and documents the establishment of the reservation at the confluence of the Chehalis and Black Rivers. This series contains correspondence, executive orders, field notes, and maps that document the establishment and enlargement of numerous other reservations in Washington Territory.
The National Archives at Seattle holds countless records pertaining to indigenous communities in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. These holdings can be found primarily in the following record groups: Record Group 75: Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs; Record Group 49: Records of the Bureau of Land Management; Record Group 21: Records of the U.S. District Courts; Record Group 279: Records of the Indian Claims Commission; and Record Group 22: Records of the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife. These records typically document land boundary changes, irrigation and other public works projects, or correspondence/litigation surrounding native fishing or hunting rights.
Map of the Chehalis Reservation, dated July 9, 1864. National Archives Identifier: 343793641
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