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1930s Maps of Oregon

Explore 30 historic maps of Oregon from the 1930s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1930s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Oregon's landscape evolved across the 1930s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1930s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Oregon's history through authentic maps from the 1930s. This is your window into the past.

Oregon maps

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  1. 1930 Map of Maiden Peak
    1930 Map of Maiden Peak
    1930 Maiden Peak
    1930 Print · USGS
    The high volcanic plateau of central Oregon is captured in the early 1930s as a landscape of new reservoirs and forest outposts. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Caldwell Ranch or follow early travel routes like Century Drive and the Southern Pacific rail line.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1930 Map of Mt. Jefferson
    1930 Map of Mt. Jefferson
    1930 Mt. Jefferson
    1930 Print · USGS
    The Oregon Cascades were a frontier of early forest management and tribal lands during the late 1920s. Researchers can locate remote administrative outposts like the Lemiti Ranger Sta, trace the thermal waters of Breitenbush Hot Sprs, and explore the high meadows of Independence Prairie.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1930 Map of Dufur, 1945 Print
    1930 Map of Dufur, 1945 Print
    1930 Dufur
    1945 Print · USGS
    Wasco County at the start of the 1930s shows a transition from pioneer wagon routes to a rail-and-ranch economy. Genealogists can locate dozens of country schools like Ireland Sch and early infrastructure including the Barlow Road and the Great Southern Railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1931 Map of Madras
    1931 Map of Madras
    1931 Madras
    1931 Print · USGS
    Central Oregon ranching and rail life come into focus in the late twenties, centering on the Warm Springs Agency. Trace the river-level rail stops at Mecca and Kaskela or locate early rural schoolhouses like New Era Sch and Lyle Gap Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1931 Map of Newberry Crater, 1960 Print
    1931 Map of Newberry Crater, 1960 Print
    1931 Newberry Crater
    1960 Print · USGS
    Deschutes County was a landscape of timber camps and volcanic wonders in the early 1930s, during a period of heavy logging. Researchers can trace the Logging RR networks, find the Vandevert Sch, and locate industrial sites like Brooks-Scanlon Camp 3.
  16. 1932 Map of Three Sisters
    1932 Map of Three Sisters
    1932 Three Sisters
    1932 Print · USGS
    The eastern Cascades and the high desert meet in the early 1930s as the regional highway system begins to pierce the mountains. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements like Camp Polk and Sisters or locate old forest landmarks such as Camp Sherman and Black Butte.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1932 Map of Dayville, 1958 Print
    1932 Map of Dayville, 1958 Print
    1932 Dayville
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central Oregon ranching and timber frontiers are captured here in the early 1930s, documenting a remote landscape of high plateaus and river valleys. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like Congleton Ranch, the ruins of Camp Watson, and early rural school sites like Beaver Creek Sch.
  22. 1934 Map of Maiden Peak
    1934 Map of Maiden Peak
    1934 Maiden Peak
    1934 Print · USGS
    Central Oregon’s high desert and timberlands are captured here in the early thirties, centered on the Crane Prairie Reservoir. Researchers can find isolated outposts like Caldwell Ranch, the Log Cabin, and Lapine at the highway junction.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1934 Map of Dufur
    1934 Map of Dufur
    1934 Dufur
    1934 Print · USGS
    Wasco County during the mid-1930s reveals a landscape of high plateaus and river canyons shaped by pioneering roads and rail. Genealogists can trace family roots through a dense network of rural schoolhouses like Kelly Sch and Wolf Run Sch, or follow the path of the historic Barlow Road.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1934 Map of Mc Kenzie Bridge
    1934 Map of Mc Kenzie Bridge
    1934 Mc Kenzie Bridge
    1934 Print · USGS
    The Cascades in the mid-1930s were a network of forest guard stations, remote ranches, and early mountain resorts. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks such as Sims Ranch and Hardy Cabin or trace the early developments at Belknap Springs.
  31. 1934 Map of The Dalles
    1934 Map of The Dalles
    1934 The Dalles
    1934 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River Gorge in the early thirties reveals a complex network of rapids and river engineering before the completion of major modern dams. Local historians can trace early school districts like Threemile Sch and family landmarks such as Clancy Ranch or Petersburg.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 1934 Map of Troutdale
    1934 Map of Troutdale
    1934 Troutdale
    1934 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River shoreline and the wooded hills of Clark County come alive in this mid-1930s survey of the riverfront. Researchers can trace early rural life through Washougal and local landmarks like Fern Prairie Grange, Lackamas Lake, and the Silver Star Mine.
  37. 1935 Map of Lowell
    1935 Map of Lowell
    1935 Lowell
    1935 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1930s, this region of the Willamette foothills was a busy landscape of timber and rail. Researchers can trace rural school districts like Unity Sch, small post offices at Fall Creek PO, and the path of the Southern Pacific railroad.
  40. 1935 Map of Chemult
    1935 Map of Chemult
    1935 Chemult
    1935 Print · USGS
    Upper Klamath County in the mid-1930s was a landscape defined by industrial logging camps and high-desert rail sidings. Researchers can locate vanished timber operations like Pelican Bay Lumber Co Camp No 2 and remote outposts such as Rosedale and Paunina.
    5 unique versions available
  43. 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
  46. 1935 Map of Newberry Crater
    1935 Map of Newberry Crater
    1935 Newberry Crater
    1935 Print · USGS
    Deschutes County in the mid-1930s is a landscape of volcanic wonders and active timber camps. Researchers can locate remote logging outposts like Brooks-Scanlon Camp 2, rural schools including Little River Sch, and geological landmarks like Lava River Cave.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1936 Map of Dayville
    1936 Map of Dayville
    1936 Dayville
    1936 Print · USGS
    In the early 1930s, this portion of Central Oregon was a landscape of high timber and remote cattle ranches along the John Day River. Researchers can trace the era's ranching families at Dexter Ranch and Mills Ranch, or find the location of the Old Bear Creek Sawmill and Fort Camp Watson.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1937 Map of Pomeroy
    1937 Map of Pomeroy
    1937 Pomeroy
    1937 Print · USGS
    Garfield and Columbia Counties appear in the late thirties as a patchwork of upland farms and forest outposts. Genealogists and historians can locate rural landmarks like Pataha Cem, the Tucannon Guard Sta, and various country schools including Pine Grove Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1937 Map of Nehalem, 1954 Print
    1937 Map of Nehalem, 1954 Print
    1937 Nehalem
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Tillamook coast in the late thirties shows a landscape of thriving seaside resorts and industrial rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Bayocean and Garibaldi or locate the long-standing Nehalem Fish Hatchery and local mills.
  58. 1937 Map of Enright, 1956 Print
    1937 Map of Enright, 1956 Print
    1937 Enright
    1956 Print · USGS
    Tillamook County's interior mountains are shown in the late 1930s, an era when the Southern Pacific railroad served as the lifeline for canyon settlements. Researchers can trace the old rail stops at Enright and Belfort or locate the Fish Hatchery near Lees Camp.
  61. 1938 Map of Cape Disappointment
    1938 Map of Cape Disappointment
    1938 Cape Disappointment
    1938 Print · USGS
    The Long Beach Peninsula in the late 1930s was a bustling landscape of oyster docks, coastal ranches, and military outposts. Genealogists can trace family holdings like the Loomis Ranch or find local landmarks including the Moby Dick Hotel and Fort Canby.
  64. 1938 Map of Medford
    1938 Map of Medford
    1938 Medford
    1938 Print · USGS
    In the 1930s, the Rogue River Valley served as a thriving hub for southern Oregon mining and transit. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and landmarks like the Willow Springs Cem, the Millionaire Mine, and the Bybee Bridge.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1938 Map of Fort Columbia, 1957 Print
    1938 Map of Fort Columbia, 1957 Print
    1938 Fort Columbia
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal Washington and the Columbia River estuary appear in the late 1930s, showing a landscape of maritime defense and family-run ranches. Trace historic local landmarks like the Fort Columbia Military Reservation, the Peaceful Hill Cem, and the U S Quarantine Station.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1939 Map of Astoria
    1939 Map of Astoria
    1939 Astoria
    1939 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River mouth and Oregon coast appear here just before the Second World War, showing a landscape of maritime defense and timber industry. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks and rural hubs like Netel Grange, Soldiers Cem, and Youngs River Falls Sch.
  73. 1939 Map of Saddle Mountain, 1941 Print
    1939 Map of Saddle Mountain, 1941 Print
    1939 Saddle Mountain
    1941 Print · USGS
    Coastal Oregon at the end of the 1930s is a landscape of dense timber and remote outposts. Genealogists and historians can trace the early road networks connecting Jewell and Elsie, or locate the C C C Camp Jewell and the Lewis and Clark GS deep in the hills.
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