1900s (20th Century) Maps of Nelson, Oregon

Explore 6 historic maps of Nelson from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Nelson's landscape evolved across the 1900s, 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 1900s, 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 Nelson's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.


Nelson, OR maps

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  1. 1915 Map of Pine
    1915 Map of Pine
    1915 Pine
    1915 Print · USGS
    Eastern Oregon was a hub of gold mining and river commerce in the early twentieth century. Researchers can trace the legacy of pioneer families and industry at the Sanger Mine, follow the old Oregon-Washington Railroad, or locate the Mineral P O along the river.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 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

  3. 1957 Map of Durkee, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Durkee, 1959 Print
    1957 Durkee
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Burnt River Valley in the late fifties is captured here as a critical corridor for both pioneer history and modern transport. You can trace the historic Oregon Trail alongside the Union Pacific Railroad, locating Plano School, Gold Ridge Mine, and the settlement of Durkee.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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.

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