1980s Maps of Columbia County, Oregon

Explore 7 historic maps of Columbia 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 Columbia County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, 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 1980s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
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Start exploring Columbia County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Columbia County, OR maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 1985 Map of Oak Point
    1985 Map of Oak Point
    1985 Oak Point
    1985 Print · USGS
    The lower Columbia River shoreline in the mid-1980s reveals a complex landscape of industrial sites and pioneer cemeteries. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Oak Point Cem and Grasseth Cem alongside river infrastructure like the Beaver Generating Plant.

  5. 1985 Map of Delena
    1985 Map of Delena
    1985 Delena
    1985 Print · USGS
    Columbia County’s timberlands and river drainages are captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing the rural network between the Columbia and Clatskanie rivers. Researchers can locate the Apiary Cem, the Cedar Grove School (Site), and the rail corridor of the Northern Pacific RR.

  6. 1985 Map of Clatskanie
    1985 Map of Clatskanie
    1985 Clatskanie
    1985 Print · USGS
    Clatskanie and its surrounding river valleys are documented in the mid-eighties as a landscape of timber ridges and rural homesteads. Genealogists and local researchers can locate numerous burial grounds like Maplewood Cem and trace former sites such as the Alder Grove School (Site).

  7. 1985 Map of Coal Creek, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Coal Creek, 1986 Print
    1985 Coal Creek
    1986 Print · USGS
    The riverfront and timbered hills of the Columbia River valley appear here in the mid-eighties as industry and settlement expanded near the Washington-Oregon border. Genealogists can locate family sites at the Mayger-Downing Cem, Mt Solo Cem, or the small community of Stella.

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