History and Folklore: Blazing the Mullan Road
A popular history of John Mullan’s surveys, the road’s construction, and its importance to the development of the Inland Northwest.
The Mullan Road: A Real Northwest Passage
An illustrated account of John Mullan and the construction, route, use, and historical influence of the Mullan Road.
Sohon, Gustavaus (1825 - 1903)
A biography of Gustavus Sohon, the artist, interpreter, guide, and cartographer who accompanied Mullan and other important expeditions.
Oregon Historical Quarterly Volume 16
A historical account of the wagon and portage routes that carried passengers and freight between The Dalles and Celilo.
The Mullan Road: Its Local History and Significance
T. C. Elliott’s brief examination of the Mullan Road’s importance to Walla Walla’s settlement, commerce, and regional development.
Modern Photos of Mullan Road Ghost Towns
A collection of modern photographs and travel observations documenting Montana ghost towns and historic sites near the Mullan Road.
Artist Gustavus Sohon documents the Walla Walla treaty council in May, 1855.
An illustrated account of Sohon’s eyewitness drawings of Native leaders and events at the 1855 Walla Walla Treaty Council.