Old Maps of Adams, Oregon

Explore 8 old maps of Adams, spanning from 1935 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Adams, OR maps

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  1. 1935 Map of Pendleton
    1935 Map of Pendleton
    1935 Pendleton
    1935 Print · USGS
    Pendleton and the surrounding Umatilla River valley are captured in the mid-1930s as the region solidified its role as a transportation and agricultural hub. Genealogists can locate numerous named rural schoolhouses such as Campbell Sch and North Yoakum Sch, or trace family sites near the Umatilla Indian Reservation and Cabbage Hill.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1953 Map of Pendleton, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of Pendleton, 1957 Print
    1953 Pendleton
    1957 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Oregon and the Columbia River frontier are captured here in the early fifties, a time of massive federal infrastructure projects. Researchers can trace the historic route of The Old Oregon Trail as it passes near the Umatilla Ordnance Depot and the new McNary Dam.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1956 Map of Pendleton
    1956 Map of Pendleton
    1956 Pendleton
    1956 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Oregon’s high plateau and timbered peaks appear here in the mid-fifties, during a time of major military and hydroelectric development. Trace the path of The Old Oregon Trail alongside modern landmarks like McNary Dam and the Umatilla Ordnance Depot.

  4. 1966 Map of Adams, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Adams, 1967 Print
    1966 Adams
    1967 Print · USGS
    The village of Adams and its rail junctions are captured in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape defined by traditional grain storage and the Umatilla Indian Reservation Boundary. Genealogists and historians can trace the Old Oregon Trail, the Athena Cem, and the path of the Union Pacific railroad.

  5. 1983 Map of Pendleton, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Pendleton, 1984 Print
    1983 Pendleton
    1984 Print · USGS
    Pendleton and the Blue Mountain foothills are captured here in the early eighties as a hub of rail, ranching, and forest management. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Indian Agency Hdqrs, Bingham Springs, and the Union Pacific line.

  6. 2011 Map of Adams, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Adams, 2011 Print
    2011 Adams
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams, including Athena, Umatilla County, and other nearby areas

  7. 2020 Map of Adams, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Adams, 2020 Print
    2020 Adams
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams, including Athena, Umatilla County, and other nearby areas

  8. 2023 Map of Adams, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Adams, 2023 Print
    2023 Adams
    2023 Print · USGS
    The rolling plateaus of Umatilla County are shown here in modern detail, centered on the historic townsites of Adams and Athena. Genealogists and researchers can trace local family landholdings via named routes like Rothrock Rd and locate the Athena Cem along the Wildhorse Creek corridor.

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