1980s Maps of Clatsop County, Oregon

Explore 18 historic maps of Clatsop 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.

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Clatsop County, OR maps

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  1. 1980 Map of Ilwaco, 1989 Print
    1980 Map of Ilwaco, 1989 Print
    1980 Ilwaco
    1989 Print · USGS
    The Washington-Oregon borderlands come into focus during the 1980s, revealing the coastal communities of the North Beach Peninsula and the mouth of the Columbia. Researchers can trace historical sites like Fort Canby State Park, locate the North Head Lighthouse, and explore the shoreline from Ocean Park to Ilwaco.

  2. 1981 Map of Astoria, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Astoria, 1982 Print
    1981 Astoria
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Oregon and Washington borderlands meet at the Columbia River estuary in the early eighties, a time of active timber transport and maritime trade. Researchers can trace the river's many islands, the grounds of Fort Stevens, and riverside towns like Cathlamet and Westport.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1984 Map of Hamlet
    1984 Map of Hamlet
    1984 Hamlet
    1984 Print · USGS
    Coastal Oregon timberlands and river valleys are captured here in the mid-eighties as the state forests matured. Local historians can trace the remote Hamlet settlement and river landmarks like Beaver Eddy or the strangely named Helloff terrain.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1984 Map of Elsie
    1984 Map of Elsie
    1984 Elsie
    1984 Print · USGS
    Coastal Oregon timber country is recorded here in the mid-1980s, centered on the river settlements of the northern Coast Range. Researchers can trace the winding Nehalem River past Elsie and Jewell Junction or locate the historic Camp Olsen (Site) near the Salmonberry River.

  5. 1984 Map of Saddle Mtn
    1984 Map of Saddle Mtn
    1984 Saddle Mtn
    1984 Print · USGS
    The northern Oregon Coast Range is captured here in the early 1980s, showcasing a landscape of timber management and recreation. Researchers can trace forest hydrology along the Nehalem River or locate historic extraction sites like the various Quarry and Borrow Pit locations.

  6. 1984 Map of Vinemaple
    1984 Map of Vinemaple
    1984 Vinemaple
    1984 Print · USGS
    Coastal Oregon's timberlands and river valleys are captured here during the 1980s, documenting the rural character of the Clatsop area. Researchers can trace historical sites like Grand Rapids (Site) and small settlements including Vinemaple and Jewell.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1984 Map of Chinook, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Chinook, 1985 Print
    1984 Chinook
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Washington coast met the Columbia River in the mid-1980s as a land of tide-influenced marshes and family-run ranches. Researchers can trace land holdings at Kyle Ranch and Beeker Ranch or locate the shoreline lights at Sand Island.

  8. 1985 Map of Soapstone Lake
    1985 Map of Soapstone Lake
    1985 Soapstone Lake
    1985 Print · USGS
    Coastal Oregon timberlands and river valleys are captured here during the mid-eighties, showing the intersection of two state forests. Researchers can locate the small settlements of Aldervale and Acey or trace the course of the Nehalem River through Gods Valley.

  9. 1985 Map of Marshland
    1985 Map of Marshland
    1985 Marshland
    1985 Print · USGS
    Coastal Oregon timberlands and river valleys are captured here in the mid-eighties as industry and topography intersect. Trace the legacy of rural life and logging through landmarks like Fishhawk Cem, Horseshoe Camp, and the Burlington Northern line.

  10. 1985 Map of Nassa Point
    1985 Map of Nassa Point
    1985 Nassa Point
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River shoreline near the Washington and Oregon border comes alive in this mid-eighties survey. Researchers can trace the waterfront geography of Cathlamet and Westport, or explore the complex sloughs around Puget Island and Wallace Island.

  11. 1985 Map of Wickiup Mtn
    1985 Map of Wickiup Mtn
    1985 Wickiup Mtn
    1985 Print · USGS
    Clatsop County timberlands and municipal water resources are detailed in the mid-1980s before modern logging changes. Researchers can trace the protected City of Astoria Watershed and locate landmarks like Wickiup Mtn and the Radio Facility.

  12. 1985 Map of Shamokawa
    1985 Map of Shamokawa
    1985 Shamokawa
    1985 Print · USGS
    Skamokawa and the surrounding river valleys are captured here in the mid-1980s as the Columbia River shoreline transitioned toward conservation and recreation. Researchers can trace the legacy of the area through Fern Hill Hill Cem, the riverfront at Skamokawa Vista Park, and the quiet corners of Sleepy Hollow.

  13. 1985 Map of Nicolai Mtn
    1985 Map of Nicolai Mtn
    1985 Nicolai Mtn
    1985 Print · USGS
    Clatsop County's timberlands are captured here in the mid-1980s, centered on the high ridges of the Oregon Coast Range. Researchers can trace forestry infrastructure and early routes like Shingle Mill Road, the Lookout Tower on Nicolai Mtn, and the remote Lost Lake.

  14. 1985 Map of Arch Cape
    1985 Map of Arch Cape
    1985 Arch Cape
    1985 Print · USGS
    The northern Oregon coast in the mid-1980s reveals a landscape of protected state parks and rugged headlands between the Clatsop and Tillamook county lines. Researchers can trace the boundaries of Oswald D West State Park and locate coastal features like Smuggler Cove, Devils Cauldron, and Arch Cape.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1985 Map of Necanicum Junction, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Necanicum Junction, 1986 Print
    1985 Necanicum Junction
    1986 Print · USGS
    Coastal Oregon at the mid-eighties shows a landscape deeply tied to the timber and river networks of the Coast Range. Researchers can trace the winding course of the Lewis and Clark River and locate local landmarks such as Necanicum Junction and the heights of Twin Peaks.

  16. 1985 Map of Grays River, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Grays River, 1986 Print
    1985 Grays River
    1986 Print · USGS
    The northern banks of the Columbia River are captured in the mid-1980s, showcasing the transition from tidal flats to timbered ridges. Genealogists and historians can locate the Grays River Cem, the historical Covered Bridge, and the small river settlements of Brookfield and Dahlia.

  17. 1985 Map of Cathlamet, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Cathlamet, 1986 Print
    1985 Cathlamet
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Lower Columbia River islands and Washington-Oregon borderlands are mapped here in the mid-eighties, showing a mix of industrial river sites and wildlife conservation. Genealogists and researchers can trace the roads of Puget Island and find landmarks like Greenwood Cemetery and the Gnat Creek Fish Hatchery.

  18. 1986 Map of Knappa
    1986 Map of Knappa
    1986 Knappa
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River tidelands and Clatsop timberlands meet in the mid-1980s, revealing a landscape of protective levees and riverfront settlements. Genealogists and locals can trace family sites at Maplewood Cem, find the Covered Bridge near Brownsmead, or locate the Knappa High Sch.
    2 unique versions available

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