1980s Maps of Clackamas County, Oregon

Explore 30 historic maps of Clackamas 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 Clackamas 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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Clackamas County, OR maps

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  1. 1980 Map of Government Camp
    1980 Map of Government Camp
    1980 Government Camp
    1980 Print · USGS
    Government Camp and the surrounding Mount Hood wilderness are captured in the early 1980s as the region's recreation economy flourished. Researchers can trace historic routes like the Pioneer Bridle Trail and locate sites such as Zigzag East Lookout and Barlow Campground.

  2. 1982 Map of Oregon City, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Oregon City, 1983 Print
    1982 Oregon City
    1983 Print · USGS
    Greater Portland and the Willamette Valley are shown in the early eighties as the region's urban and rural landscapes converged. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites across French Prairie, visit St Paul Ch, or locate the grounds of Dammasch State Hospital.

  3. 1983 Map of Mount Hood
    1983 Map of Mount Hood
    1983 Mount Hood
    1983 Print · USGS
    Mount Hood and its surrounding national forest are captured here in the early eighties, spanning from alpine glaciers to the high desert plains. Genealogists and historians can trace old routes like the Barlow Road and locate remote landmarks like Bear Springs Ranger Sta or the settlement of Tygh Valley.

  4. 1983 Map of Madras
    1983 Map of Madras
    1983 Madras
    1983 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County and the Warm Springs Indian Reservation are shown in detail during the early 1980s, from the Cascade peaks to the high desert. Researchers can trace the legacy of tribal lands at Simnasho, find the Abbot Cemetery, or follow the rail lines through Madras Sta.

  5. 1983 Map of North Santiam River, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of North Santiam River, 1984 Print
    1983 North Santiam River
    1984 Print · USGS
    The western Cascades and Willamette Valley transition in the early eighties, from the state capital to the high timberlands. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Southern Pacific and explore communities from Mill City to Silver Falls City.

  6. 1985 Map of Fish Creek Mountain
    1985 Map of Fish Creek Mountain
    1985 Fish Creek Mountain
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Clackamas River valley in the mid-1980s was a hub of forest management and outdoor recreation. Researchers can locate the Ripplebrook Ranger Station, the Timber Lake Job Corps Center, and the geothermal Austin Hot Springs.

  7. 1985 Map of High Rock
    1985 Map of High Rock
    1985 High Rock
    1985 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1980s, the Clackamas back-country remained a landscape of remote forest camps and steep peaks. Trace old timber access routes and recreation sites like Hambone Spring Campground, Indian Ridge, and the waterfalls along the Salmon River.

  8. 1985 Map of Wolf Peak
    1985 Map of Wolf Peak
    1985 Wolf Peak
    1985 Print · USGS
    Mt Hood National Forest in the mid-1980s reveals a high-country landscape of recent burns and alpine lakes. Hikers and historians can trace the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail past Timothy Lake and the summits of Wolf Peak and Wolf Camp Butte.

  9. 1985 Map of Wapinitia Pass
    1985 Map of Wapinitia Pass
    1985 Wapinitia Pass
    1985 Print · USGS
    High mountain passes and the boundary of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation define this mid-1980s Oregon landscape. Trace the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail past Clear Lake Butte and locate the historic Mc Quinn Line of 1887.

  10. 1985 Map of Timothy Lake
    1985 Map of Timothy Lake
    1985 Timothy Lake
    1985 Print · USGS
    Timothy Lake and the surrounding Cascades are captured in the mid-1980s as a developed recreational landscape within the Mt Hood National Forest. Hikers and historians can trace the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail past Summit Lake and explore old resource sites like the Quarries near Buck Creek.

  11. 1985 Map of Mt. Mitchell
    1985 Map of Mt. Mitchell
    1985 Mt. Mitchell
    1985 Print · USGS
    Clackamas County in the mid-1980s reveals a managed wilderness of forest recreation and utility corridors. Researchers can locate remote sites like Oak Grove Campground, trace the path of two steel tower trans lines, and find hidden water bodies like Hideaway Lake.

  12. 1985 Map of Rooster Rock
    1985 Map of Rooster Rock
    1985 Rooster Rock
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Clackamas and Marion county borderlands are shown here in the mid-eighties as a hub of forestry and high-elevation mining. Researchers can locate the Ogle Mtn Mine and trace drainage patterns along the Molalla River and Paopanelly Creek.

  13. 1985 Map of Wildcat Mountain, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Wildcat Mountain, 1986 Print
    1985 Wildcat Mountain
    1986 Print · USGS
    Clackamas County is shown as a high-elevation timber and recreation landscape in the mid-eighties. Researchers can trace forest access routes to Coffman Camp, follow the Salmon River, or locate specific peaks like Old Baldy and Wildcat Mtn.

  14. 1985 Map of Cherryville, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Cherryville, 1986 Print
    1985 Cherryville
    1986 Print · USGS
    Clackamas County settlement and timber country are captured here in the mid-1980s as rural communities continued to grow along the creek drainages. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural markers like the Cem near George and the settlements of Firwood and Bissell.

  15. 1985 Map of Bagby Hot Springs, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Bagby Hot Springs, 1986 Print
    1985 Bagby Hot Springs
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Oregon Cascades come into focus in the mid-1980s, documenting the dense river systems and forests along the Clackamas and Marion county line. Researchers can trace the layout of Bagby Hot Springs and locate landmarks like Pegleg Falls or Baty Butte.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1985 Map of Three Lynx, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Three Lynx, 1986 Print
    1985 Three Lynx
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Clackamas River corridor and the steep timberlands of Mt Hood National Forest are captured here in the mid-1980s. Researchers can trace the remote settlement of Three Lynx, follow the Indian Ridge Tr, and locate high-country landmarks like Squaw Mtn.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1985 Map of Bull of The Woods, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Bull of The Woods, 1986 Print
    1985 Bull of The Woods
    1986 Print · USGS
    Mount Hood National Forest and the headwaters of the Collawash River are captured here in the mid-1980s. Outdoor historians and researchers can trace the high-altitude trails to the Bull of the Woods Lookout or locate the Sugar Pine Botanical Area.

  18. 1985 Map of Elk Prairie, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Elk Prairie, 1986 Print
    1985 Elk Prairie
    1986 Print · USGS
    The timberlands and waterfalls of the Oregon Cascades come into focus during the mid-eighties as state forestry and parks expand. Trace the rugged drainage of the Abiqua Basin, locate the heights of Meyers Butte, and find remote landmarks like Abiqua Falls and Moss Lake.

  19. 1985 Map of Wanderers Peak, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Wanderers Peak, 1986 Print
    1985 Wanderers Peak
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Mt Hood National Forest back-country comes to life in this mid-eighties survey of Clackamas County timberlands. Researchers can locate remote landmarks like Memaloose Campground and trace the fabric-themed streams from Silk Creek to Flannel Creek.

  20. 1985 Map of Bull Run, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Bull Run, 1986 Print
    1985 Bull Run
    1986 Print · USGS
    Clackamas County was a hub of water management and rural settlement in the mid-1980s, centered on the protected forest watersheds. Researchers can trace the layout of historic sites like Bull Run, the local Cem, and recreational landmarks such as Camp Namanu.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1985 Map of Mt. Wilson, 1988 Print
    1985 Map of Mt. Wilson, 1988 Print
    1985 Mt. Wilson
    1988 Print · USGS
    The high Cascade country of Wasco County is shown here in the mid-eighties, where tribal lands and national forest boundaries intersect. Researchers can trace historic survey markers like the McQuinn Line or locate remote water sources like Deadman Spring and Willow Springs.

  22. 1986 Map of Elwood
    1986 Map of Elwood
    1986 Elwood
    1986 Print · USGS
    Clackamas County in the mid-1980s shows a landscape of timber-managed forests and small rural settlements. Genealogists and researchers can locate the Dorn Cem, trace the winding Clackamas River, and find the remote outposts of Elwood and Dodge.

  23. 1986 Map of Pinhead Buttes
    1986 Map of Pinhead Buttes
    1986 Pinhead Buttes
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Oregon Cascades meet the western boundary of the Warm Springs Reservation in the mid-eighties. Researchers can trace the high-altitude Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail and locate the historic Sisi Lookout Tower near Lemiti Butte.
    4 unique versions available

  24. 1986 Map of Bedford Point
    1986 Map of Bedford Point
    1986 Bedford Point
    1986 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1980s, this area of Clackamas County served as a vital hub for river management and forest recreation. Trace the distribution of timber-era infrastructure and riverside sites like the Bedford Point Lookout, Big Cliff, and Fish Creek Landing Strip.

  25. 1986 Map of Mt. Lowe
    1986 Map of Mt. Lowe
    1986 Mt. Lowe
    1986 Print · USGS
    High Cascades wilderness within the Clackamas and Marion county lines comes into focus in this mid-eighties survey. Researchers can trace forest drainage systems from Mt Lowe down to the Clackamas River and landmarks like Big Bottom and Round Lake.
    2 unique versions available

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