AREAS OF STATES AND TERRITORIES. 9 



In addition to the water areas noted above, California claims juris- 

 diction over all Pacific waters lying within 3 English miles of her 

 coast; Oregon claims jurisdiction over a similar strip of the Pacific 

 Ocean 1 marine league in width between latitude 42° N. and the 

 mouth of the Columbia River; and Texas claims jurisdiction over a 

 strip of Gulf water 3 leagues in width, adjacent to her coast between 

 the Rio Grande and the Sabine River. 



