Volume 11 , Issue 47

Historical Maps At Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS)

Dale sent us this interesting link to OHS Historical Maps that have been scanned and you can also order and buy for Christmas gifts.

Found In Collections -- Historicc Maps, Chad Williams, Research Division Deputy Director says, "The collection is composed of thousands of maps from Indian Territory and Railroad maps to Town Plats and Oilfield maps. Because of the talent and dedication of our scanning guru, Ashley Hendricks, we have scanned and placed online over 800 map images. The coolest part of this project is that we decided to scan the maps at a high resolution. After you allow a minute or so for your computer to open the PDF file, you are free to zoom in and out and see the incredible detail preserved in these historic maps. I guarantee you will love it."

Chad goes on to say, "One of the maps we discovered while undertaking the project is the map we call "The Raymer Map." This hand drawn map was crafted by Oklahoman Lester Raymer of Alva. In 1939 the Daughters of the American Revolution, who commissioned the work, donated the map to the Oklahoma Historical Society. On the map Raymer estimated the location of many historic sites, battles, roadways, and exploration routes."

Chad also says, "It has been a challenge and a great honor to preserve, catalog and scan these wonderful maps, but that is what we do here at the History Center (the Mother Ship of Oklahoma History).

"Incidentally, we have reproduced the Raymer Historic Map. It is 24" X 36" and available for $10.00 plus $5.00 shipping and handling. Click here for order info. You can also come to the History Center and purchase the map and save the shipping charge. Just walk into the History Center off 23rd and Lincoln Blvd. and ask to see the Research Center.
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