1950s Maps of Columbia County, Oregon
Explore 18 historic maps of Columbia County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Columbia County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Columbia County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.
Columbia County, OR maps
(18)- 1950 Map of Vancouver
1950 Vancouver1950 Print · USGSCoastal Oregon and the lower Columbia River valley are captured in detail just after the war. Researchers can trace historic rail routes like the Southern Pacific or locate early settlements such as Vernonia, Gaston, and the Grand Ronde Indian Reservation. - 1950 Map of Vancouver, 1951 Print
1950 Vancouver1951 Print · USGSThe Pacific Northwest urban corridor meets the rugged coast in the years following the war, showing the expansion of Portland and Vancouver. Genealogists and historians can trace the reach of the Southern Pacific RR and locate coastal communities like Tillamook, Seaside, and Tolovana Park. - 1952 Map of Clatskanie, 1954 Print
1952 Clatskanie1954 Print · USGSThe lower Columbia River basin comes to life in the early fifties, showing the intricate dikes and rail lines of the Oregon and Washington border. Genealogists can locate family sites at Bryant Cemetery or trace the vanished streets of Swedetown.3 unique versions available - 1953 Map of Hoquiam
1953 Hoquiam1953 Print · USGSSouthwest Washington in the early fifties shows a landscape shaped by timber, rail, and river commerce from the coast to the Cascades. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of timber towns like Ryderwood and the industrial hubs of Hoquiam and Kelso.2 unique versions available - 1953 Map of Rainier, 1955 Print
1953 Rainier1955 Print · USGSThe Columbia River waterfront at the start of the fifties reveals a heavy industrial corridor between Oregon and Washington. Genealogists and local historians can locate early landmarks like Hudson Cem, Neer City Sch, and the Reuben (site).4 unique versions available - 1953 Map of Kalama, 1955 Print
1953 Kalama1955 Print · USGSThe Columbia River corridor in the early fifties shows a bustling network of rail and river commerce. Genealogists can trace the rural life of Rose Valley through the Rose Valley School and locate ancestors at Mt Pleasant Cem.5 unique versions available - 1953 Map of Cathlamet, 1955 Print
1953 Cathlamet1955 Print · USGSThe Lower Columbia River reaches a peak of commercial and timber activity during the early fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through riverside settlements like Cathlamet and Westport, or find Greenwood Cem and Fishhawk Cem.4 unique versions available - 1953 Map of Kelso, 1955 Print
1953 Kelso1955 Print · USGSThe industrial corridor of the Cowlitz and Columbia rivers comes alive in the mid-1950s, showing the early development of the Longview-Kelso area. Researchers can trace the layout of local institutions like R A Long HS or find rural landmarks like Sandy Bend School and Huntington Rock.3 unique versions available - 1953 Map of Dixie Mountain, 1956 Print
1953 Dixie Mountain1956 Print · USGSThe Tualatin Mountains in the early 1950s were a landscape of high ranches and small rural schools along the tri-county border. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named routes like Moreland Road to find Mountain View Cemetery or the site of Mason Hill Sch (Aban'd). - 1954 Map of Sauvie Island, 1956 Print
1954 Sauvie Island1956 Print · USGSSauvie Island and the Columbia River confluence are shown in detail during the mid-fifties, capturing a landscape of levees, sloughs, and river landings. Trace family roots and local history at Burlington, the Sauvie Island School, and the Spokane Portland and Seattle RR line. - 1954 Map of Deer Island, 1956 Print
1954 Deer Island1956 Print · USGSThe Columbia River shoreline near Columbia City and Woodland is captured here in the mid-fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named roads like McBride Road and locate sites like Caples Landing (Site) or the Ferndale Sch (Abandoned).3 unique versions available - 1954 Map of St. Helens, 1957 Print
1954 St. Helens1957 Print · USGSThe Columbia River waterfront at St. Helens and Scappoose is shown in the mid-fifties, just as the regional transport network was maturing. Researchers can trace old property access via Robinette Road or locate vanished landmarks like the McBride Sch and Ridgefield Ferry.3 unique versions available - 1954 Map of St Helens, 1962 Print
1954 St Helens1962 Print · USGSThe Columbia River waterfront and its surrounding timberlands are captured here in the mid-1950s. Genealogists and researchers can trace the locations of rural schools and landmarks like the Wilark Guard Station, Shiloh Basin Cemetery, and Bachelor Flat.2 unique versions available - 1955 Map of Vernonia, 1957 Print
1955 Vernonia1957 Print · USGSIn the mid-1950s, the logging and rail infrastructure of Columbia County centered on the riverside hub of Vernonia. Researchers can trace the decline of rural districts through Natal School or locate family roots at the Pioneer Cem and Pittsburg.3 unique versions available - 1955 Map of Birkenfeld, 1957 Print
1955 Birkenfeld1957 Print · USGSCoastal Oregon timber country comes alive in the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of the logging industry and small rural outposts. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade and locate vanished local landmarks like the Vesper Sch (Aban'd) and Camp McGregor.3 unique versions available - 1957 Map of Hoquiam
1957 Hoquiam1957 Print · USGSCoastal timber ports and inland rail hubs define Southwest Washington during the late fifties. Genealogists can trace early twentieth-century settlements like Bordeaux, Tono, and Cosmopolis alongside the expanding tracks of the Northern Pacific. - 1958 Map of Vancouver, 1968 Print
1958 Vancouver1968 Print · USGSThe Lower Columbia and Willamette valleys thrive in the late sixties as major rail and river hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Portland, identify the grounds of Camp Withycombe, and locate coastal landmarks from Tillamook Head to Garibaldi.3 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Hoquiam, 1969 Print
1958 Hoquiam1969 Print · USGSSouthwest Washington and the Columbia River estuary appear here in the mid-century, before major landscape shifts. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Northern Pacific, locate the Fort Henness Site, or explore the Naselle Air Force Station.2 unique versions available
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