Old Maps of Rye Valley, Oregon for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 6 historic maps of Rye Valley. 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.
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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Rye Valley.


Rye Valley, OR maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Huntington, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Huntington, 1953 Print
    1951 Huntington
    1953 Print · USGS
    Eastern Oregon in the early fifties shows a landscape shaped by the Union Pacific and the historic Oregon Trail. Researchers can trace the river-and-rail economy through the Placer Mines of Dixie Creek and the industrial works at Lime.
    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. 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 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 2023 Map of Rye Valley, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Rye Valley, 2023 Print
    2023 Rye Valley
    2023 Print · USGS
    The high-desert foothills of Eastern Oregon appear here in recent detail, showing the remote borderlands between Baker and Malheur counties. Family historians can locate the Rye Valley Cem and trace old routes like the Shoestring Grade or Mormon Basin Rd.

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