Old Maps of Brownlee, Oregon for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 6 historic maps of Brownlee. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Brownlee.


Brownlee, OR maps

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  1. 1955 Map of Baker, 1964 Print
    1955 Map of Baker, 1964 Print
    1955 Baker
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Oregon-Idaho borderlands are captured here in the mid-fifties as the Snake River underwent massive changes from dam construction. Trace the Oregon Trail Memorial Monument near Baker, find early mines like Virtue Mine, and follow the Union Pacific Railroad through Huntington.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1957 Map of Copperfield, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Copperfield, 1958 Print
    1957 Copperfield
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Snake River canyon was on the verge of total transformation in the late fifties as hydroelectric projects began to reshape the Idaho-Oregon border. Researchers can trace the original river course and landmarks like Brownlee Dam, Copperfield, and the Oxbow Sch before water levels rose.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1959 Map of Baker
    1959 Map of Baker
    1959 Baker
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Oregon and Idaho borderlands come alive in the late fifties, showing the rugged corridor along the Snake River and the high peaks of the Wallowa Mountains. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Union Pacific railroad or locate historic mining sites like the Flagstaff Mine and Virtue Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 2024 Map of Brownlee Dam, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Brownlee Dam, 2024 Print
    2024 Brownlee Dam
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Snake River canyon at the Oregon-Idaho border comes into focus in this contemporary survey of the Baker County area. Trace the shoreline of Brownlee Reservoir and locate historic river features like Wildhorse Rapids, Eagle Island, and Ferry Canyon.

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