Atlas of Oregon (Hardcover)

by William G. Loy (Author), Stuart Allan (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"...a tour-de-force in cartography and design. Packed with fascinating information, it's also a feast for the eye.." -- Allen Carroll, Chief Cartographer National Geographic Society

The Best Books of 2001 "There's no better snapshot of Oregon in 2001, and none more beautiful... -- The Oregonian, Portland December 30, 2001

“Every map is produced digitally. . . . . The result is richer colors, greater detail, more information and more dramatic shading.” -- Jeff Barnard, The Associated Press The Seattle Times October 15, 2001

“The best book on Oregon . . . it's a wonderfully accessible look at Oregon’s human, economic and physical geography.” -- Jonathan Nicholas, columnist The Oregonian, Portland October, 2001

“This is an amazing achievement. The Atlas...joins a short list of essential reference texts for our state." -- Former Oregon Senator Mark Hatfield

Product Description
This authoritative and beautiful volume offers a detailed look at the history, geography, and people of Oregon. More than 700 new maps are complemented by informative text exploring everything from the earliest settlers to the rise of Oregon vineyards to Portland*s traffic jams. Newly updated by an award-winning team of geographers and map makers, it is both a work of art and a fascinating reference. The perfect gift for everyone who loves Oregon. Named one of the Best Books of 2001 by the Oregonian, Portland OR.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: University of Oregon Press; 2 Revised edition (October 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0871141019
• ISBN-13: 978-0871141019
• Product Dimensions: 13.7 x 9.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #450,958 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Blown Away!, August 2, 2003

By	Pat (Pembina, ND United States) - See all my reviews

Loy and Allen's ATLAS OF OREGON certainly is the benchmark to which all others must aspire. The hardcover edition is not inexpensive, but the sample pages displayed convinced me to take a chance, and was I glad that I did! The day I received it, I was mesmerized for hours. The quality and colors of the graphics, the exhaustive research and attention to detail were incredible. The charts, graphs, etc. are all easy to read. Every possible aspect of Oregon is covered. I believe a person could make an intelligent decision as to exactly where to live without even visiting the state! You feel you are there. Bravo!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must buy for every Oregonian, August 28, 2002

By	Patrick Magee (Oregon) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Atlas of Oregon (Paperback)

This book is a bargain. The wealth of information collected in one place is amazing. I consider this book the ultimate collection of interesting data on the state of Oregon. Those with children in Oregon should consider this a "must buy" for their children's education.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Atlas of Oregon - Excellent, May 3, 2003

By	Scott M. Kruse "Biophysical Geographer" (Fresno, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Loy & Allan build upon previous atlas efforts (OR 1976, CA 1979) and make use of technology and greater knowledge to produce excellent, useful maps and charts. Pre-1865 (inch-pound) measuring units are used instead of U.S. (SI) units as used in the 1976 edition (for example, temperatures are in °F not °C). Historic growth and immigration maps, education (K-12, university and school districts), demographics and future temperature and precipitation scenarios make this a handy "big picture" reference.

Economic, water and transportation and other "sheds" enable a you to obtain a good understanding of past, current and future trends. Obtain the Atlas and CD - you will use them both for a long time.