Old Maps of Alder, Oregon for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Alder with 12 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Alder has changed over the decades.


Alder, OR maps

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  1. 1939 Map of Marys Peak, 1956 Print
    1939 Map of Marys Peak, 1956 Print
    1939 Marys Peak
    1956 Print · USGS
    Coastal mountains and logging rail lines define this landscape in the late 1930s as it transitions from the Willamette Valley into the timberlands. Trace the Southern Pacific route through Nashville and locate local landmarks like Knights Of Pythias Camp and Wildwood Sch.

  2. 1942 Map of Marys Peak
    1942 Map of Marys Peak
    1942 Marys Peak
    1942 Print · USGS
    Coastal Oregon timber country and the surrounding National Forest are mapped here just after the start of the war. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific rail line through remote stops like Nashville, find old schoolhouses such as Noise Sch, or locate the Oregon State Fish Hatchery.

  3. 1953 Map of Salem
    1953 Map of Salem
    1953 Salem
    1953 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Oregon comes to life through this detailed survey of the Willamette Valley and the adjacent Pacific coastline. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Southern Pacific RR, visit rural hubs like Fairview School, or locate coastal landmarks like the Yaquina Head Lighthouse.

  4. 1954 Map of Salem
    1954 Map of Salem
    1954 Salem
    1954 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Western Oregon is centered on the productive Willamette River valley as its cities and infrastructure expand toward the mountains. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Southern Pacific RR and Oregon Electric Ry through towns like Dallas, Independence, and Brownsville.

  5. 1957 Map of Marys Peak, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Marys Peak, 1958 Print
    1957 Marys Peak
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Oregon Coast Range in the late fifties shows a landscape of timber-towns and watersheds centered around Marys Peak. Researchers can locate mountain schools and camps such as Blodgett School, Wildwood School, and the Knights of Pythias Camp.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1960 Map of Salem, 1968 Print
    1960 Map of Salem, 1968 Print
    1960 Salem
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Willamette Valley and the surrounding mountain ranges are shown here in the 1960s during a period of significant reservoir construction. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Oregon Electric and find communities from Lincoln City on the coast to Sweet Home and Mill City in the foothills.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1962 Map of Salem
    1962 Map of Salem
    1962 Salem
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Willamette Valley and the surrounding Oregon ranges are captured here in the early sixties, showing the vital growth of the state's primary agricultural and academic corridor. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of Oregon State University and the University of Oregon, alongside rural landmarks like Camp Adair and Black Butte Mine.

  8. 1963 Map of Salem
    1963 Map of Salem
    1963 Salem
    1963 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Oregon comes into focus as the Willamette Valley’s timber and agricultural industries meet the growing campuses of Oregon State University and the University of Oregon. Researchers can trace old rail lines like the Oregon Electric Railway and locate family plots at Siletz Cem or Dallas Cem.

  9. 1980 Map of Corvallis, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Corvallis, 1981 Print
    1980 Corvallis
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Oregon Coast Range meets the fertile Willamette Valley in the early eighties, documenting a landscape of timber, agriculture, and growing college towns. Genealogists and historians can trace old rail lines like the Southern Pacific or locate landmarks like Marys Peak and the College of Education.

  10. 1984 Map of Marys Peak
    1984 Map of Marys Peak
    1984 Marys Peak
    1984 Print · USGS
    Benton and Lincoln counties are captured here in the mid-1970s and early 1980s as the regional timber and rail economy flourished. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Mulkey Cem and Davidson Cem or locate the old Blodgett Sch near the Southern Pacific tracks.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 2017 Map of Marys Peak, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Marys Peak, 2017 Print
    2017 Marys Peak
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Alder, including Blodgett, Benton County, and other nearby areas

  12. 2023 Map of Marys Peak, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Marys Peak, 2023 Print
    2023 Marys Peak
    2023 Print · USGS
    Benton and Lincoln counties are captured here in the early 2020s, centered on the high ridges of the Coast Range. Researchers can locate remote burial sites like Shotpouch Cem and trace the headwaters of the Tumtum River near Blodgett.

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