1980s Maps of Baker County, Oregon

Explore 33 historic maps of Baker County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — 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 Baker County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Baker County, OR maps

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  1. 1980 Map of McCall, 1993 Print
    1980 Map of McCall, 1993 Print
    1980 McCall
    1993 Print · USGS
    The high timber country and glacial lakes of the West Mountains are documented here in the early eighties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Union Pacific rail line and family-linked sites like Roseberry, Starkey, and the North Hornet Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1980 Map of Brogan, 1997 Print
    1980 Map of Brogan, 1997 Print
    1980 Brogan
    1997 Print · USGS
    The Oregon-Idaho borderlands come alive in this late-century survey of the high desert and river valleys. Researchers can trace the legacy of ranching and transport through sites like Malheur City, the Union Pacific rail lines, and the Snake River crossings.

  3. 1981 Map of Baker
    1981 Map of Baker
    1981 Baker
    1981 Print · USGS
    Eastern Oregon in the early eighties shows a landscape of deep canyons and high mountain mining districts. Genealogists and researchers can trace the Union Pacific corridor through Baker or locate remote operations like the Young American Mine and Rachel Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1986 Map of Enterprise, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Enterprise, 1987 Print
    1986 Enterprise
    1987 Print · USGS
    The high peaks and deep valleys of Northeast Oregon are captured in the mid-1980s, showcasing the transition from the Grande Ronde Valley to the wilderness. Researchers can trace the Union Pacific rail corridor through Telocaset or locate historic sites like Cornucopia and Medical Springs.

  5. 1987 Map of Mc Lain Gulch
    1987 Map of Mc Lain Gulch
    1987 Mc Lain Gulch
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Baker County high country in the 1980s is captured here at the intersection of the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area and national forest lands. Researchers can trace remote landmarks like Roadside Park, Gregg Spring, and the Gravel Pit along the steep gulches.

  6. 1987 Map of Riggins
    1987 Map of Riggins
    1987 Riggins
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Salmon and Snake River canyons defined the Idaho-Oregon borderlands in the 1980s as wilderness recreation and historic mining sites overlapped. Researchers can trace the rugged access to Riggins, find high-altitude camps near Hazard Lake, and locate the Florence Mine or Black Bear Mine.

  7. 1987 Map of Brownlee Dam
    1987 Map of Brownlee Dam
    1987 Brownlee Dam
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Oregon-Idaho border at the Snake River is defined by industrial scale and remote canyon terrain in the late 1980s. Researchers can trace the engineering of Brownlee Dam, explore the winding shoreline of Brownlee Reservoir, and locate small settlements like Wildhorse and Heath.

  8. 1987 Map of Richland
    1987 Map of Richland
    1987 Richland
    1987 Print · USGS
    Richland and the fertile Eagle Valley are shown in the late 1980s as a landscape defined by irrigation and river history. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of the Pine Valley Ditch, find the settlement of New Bridge, and locate the Mill Pond.

  9. 1987 Map of Connor Creek
    1987 Map of Connor Creek
    1987 Connor Creek
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Oregon-Idaho border along the Snake River is captured here in the late twentieth century, showing a landscape shaped by water and mining. Researchers can trace the location of the Snake River Mine and examine the rugged drainage basins of Connor Creek and Sawmill Basin.

  10. 1987 Map of Oxbow
    1987 Map of Oxbow
    1987 Oxbow
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Snake River borderlands of Oregon and Idaho appear here during the late twentieth century as a hub of hydroelectric power. Trace the engineering footprint of Oxbow Dam and the Oxbow Reservoir alongside high-country landmarks like Sheep Mountain.

  11. 1987 Map of Sturgill Creek
    1987 Map of Sturgill Creek
    1987 Sturgill Creek
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Snake River canyon at the Idaho-Oregon border is captured here during the 1980s, showcasing the high-desert terrain and the waters of Brownlee Reservoir. Trace the drainage patterns through Sturgill Gulch, locate Andrew Spring, and explore the western edge of the Payette National Forest.

  12. 1987 Map of Jimtown
    1987 Map of Jimtown
    1987 Jimtown
    1987 Print · USGS
    Eastern Oregon's high country meets the fertile floor of Pine Valley in the late eighties. Researchers can trace the water infrastructure of the Posy Valley Ditch and locate rural landmarks like Jimtown and the Summit Point Lookout Tower.

  13. 1987 Map of Daly Creek
    1987 Map of Daly Creek
    1987 Daly Creek
    1987 Print · USGS
    Eastern Oregon's Baker County is shown in the late 1980s as a landscape of dramatic elevation and vital water sources. Researchers can trace the drainages of Daly Creek and Powder River or locate landmarks like Sheep Mountain.

  14. 1987 Map of Cuddy Mountain
    1987 Map of Cuddy Mountain
    1987 Cuddy Mountain
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Cuddy Mountains and the Snake River corridor are captured here in the late eighties, showing a landscape defined by high-altitude forestry and mining. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous remote Prospects, the steep descent of the Grade, and Wildhorse Falls.

  15. 1987 Map of Halfway
    1987 Map of Halfway
    1987 Halfway
    1987 Print · USGS
    The town of Halfway and the surrounding Pine Valley are captured here in the late eighties as they transition from the high Wallowa wilderness to productive valley lands. Researchers can trace the layout of Halfway and Sunset, or locate landmarks like Mehlhorn Butte and Bearwallow Reservoir.

  16. 1987 Map of Posy Valley
    1987 Map of Posy Valley
    1987 Posy Valley
    1987 Print · USGS
    Eastern Oregon ranching and river life are captured here in the late eighties, showing the confluence of the Powder River and Brownlee Reservoir. Genealogists can trace the rural layout of Halfway and Pine, alongside local landmarks like the Fairground and Pine Ranger Station.

  17. 1987 Map of Bates
    1987 Map of Bates
    1987 Bates
    1987 Print · USGS
    Eastern Oregon's rugged mining and timber heartland is detailed here in the late 1980s. Local historians and genealogists can trace the Sumpter Valley Railroad and find historic mining sites like the Standard Mine and settlements at Greenhorn or Galena.

  18. 1987 Map of Oxman
    1987 Map of Oxman
    1987 Oxman
    1987 Print · USGS
    Pleasant Valley and the rail siding at Oxman appear during the late 1960s as central points in this Baker County landscape. Local researchers can trace the Union Pacific corridor and find evidence of early industry at a Mine or the Straw Ranch Low.

  19. 1987 Map of Monroe Butte
    1987 Map of Monroe Butte
    1987 Monroe Butte
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Snake River borderlands of Idaho and Oregon appear here in the late 1980s, defined by the steep slopes of the Hitt Mountains. Local historians can trace mining era remnants such as the Mortimer Mine, a remote Cemetery, and the Mineral Adit.

  20. 1988 Map of Vinegar Hill
    1988 Map of Vinegar Hill
    1988 Vinegar Hill
    1988 Print · USGS
    The high peaks of the Greenhorn Mountains are documented here in the late eighties, showing a wilderness area still marked by its mining legacy. Researchers can locate remote sites like the Ben Harrison Mine, Camp Simms, and the Bimetallic Mine among the ridges.

  21. 1988 Map of Big Lookout Mountain
    1988 Map of Big Lookout Mountain
    1988 Big Lookout Mountain
    1988 Print · USGS
    Baker County's high country is captured here in the late twentieth century, showing a terrain defined by mining and mountain water. Researchers can trace historic mineral extraction at Gold Gulch and locate local landmarks such as Nelson Place and Weatherby.

  22. 1988 Map of Birch Creek Meadow
    1988 Map of Birch Creek Meadow
    1988 Birch Creek Meadow
    1988 Print · USGS
    The high-desert borderlands of Malheur and Baker Counties are shown here during the mid-1980s as a landscape of remote ranching and water management. Researchers can trace the drainage patterns of Birch Creek and locate family-named landmarks like Kivett Reservoir No 3 and Falkner Spring.

  23. 1988 Map of Glasgow Butte
    1988 Map of Glasgow Butte
    1988 Glasgow Butte
    1988 Print · USGS
    Baker County ranching and water rights take center stage in this late-century survey of the Powder River valley. Researchers can trace historic irrigation systems like the Basche Ditch and find local landmarks such as Colvard Station and the Widman Reservoir.

  24. 1988 Map of Durkee
    1988 Map of Durkee
    1988 Durkee
    1988 Print · USGS
    The Burnt River Valley in the late 1980s reveals a landscape of enduring pioneer trails and active rail infrastructure. Researchers can trace the Oregon Trail, locate the Clay Pit Graves, and explore mining sites like Gold Ridge Mine.

  25. 1988 Map of Rye Valley
    1988 Map of Rye Valley
    1988 Rye Valley
    1988 Print · USGS
    The mining and ranching heritage of the Baker and Malheur county line is preserved here in the late twentieth century. Genealogists and historians can trace old operations at Placer Mines, the local Cem, and landmarks like Shoestring Grade.

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