History 200 DE

Week 2

Columbia Drainage Map

Dr. Bruce Haulman

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One of the most respected Pacific Northwest histories written in the 1950's was titled Empire of the Columbia.  The authors defined the Pacific Northwest as the area covered by the drainage system of the Columbia River.  Look at the map below and ask yourself why this definition makes sense.  What are the disadvantages or problems with this definition?

 

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© Bruce E. Haulman 2008