Old Maps of Yankton, Oregon for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 13 historic maps of Yankton. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Yankton.


Yankton, OR maps

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  1. 1922 Map of St. Helens
    1922 Map of St. Helens
    1922 St. Helens
    1922 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River valley in the early twenties was a hub of logging and river commerce. Genealogists can trace family roots through old post offices like Yankton P.O. and Warren P.O. or locate historic industry at the Dupont Powder Co. site.

  2. 1941 Map of St Helens
    1941 Map of St Helens
    1941 St Helens
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River waterfront near St. Helens was a thriving industrial and agricultural corridor just before the war. Trace old rail stops at Honeymoon Sta, rural schoolhouses like Shilo Basin Sch, and the shifting river islands from Deer Island to Bachelor Island.

  3. 1943 Map of St Helens
    1943 Map of St Helens
    1943 St Helens
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River corridor during the mid-forties shows a bustling network of riverfront towns and upland settlements. Researchers can trace historic river landings like Caples Landing alongside rural landmarks such as Yankton, Trenholm, and Shilo Basin Sch.

  4. 1948 Map of Vancouver, 1957 Print
    1948 Map of Vancouver, 1957 Print
    1948 Vancouver
    1957 Print · USGS
    Post-war growth transforms the river valleys of the Pacific Northwest as the timber and rail economy thrives. Trace family roots in Tillamook or Oregon City, and locate vanished landmarks like the spit at Bayocean or the Skamania Mine.

  5. 1950 Map of Vancouver
    1950 Map of Vancouver
    1950 Vancouver
    1950 Print · USGS
    Coastal 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.

  6. 1950 Map of Vancouver, 1951 Print
    1950 Map of Vancouver, 1951 Print
    1950 Vancouver
    1951 Print · USGS
    The 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.

  7. 1954 Map of St Helens, 1962 Print
    1954 Map of St Helens, 1962 Print
    1954 St Helens
    1962 Print · USGS
    The 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

  8. 1958 Map of Vancouver, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of Vancouver, 1968 Print
    1958 Vancouver
    1968 Print · USGS
    The 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

  9. 1964 Map of Vancouver
    1964 Map of Vancouver
    1964 Vancouver
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Pacific Northwest interior and coast are shown here in the 1960s, from the Portland metropolitan hub to the rugged Pacific shoreline. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Grand Ronde Indian Reservation, the early layout of McMinnville, and the maritime approaches near Tillamook Head.

  10. 1971 Map of Chapman, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Chapman, 1973 Print
    1971 Chapman
    1973 Print · USGS
    Columbia County’s timbered ridges and valley settlements are captured here in the early seventies, just as the region’s rural character was evolving. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Chapman, Spitzenberg, and Yankton, while locating family sites near Yankton Cem and the Grange Hall.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1979 Map of Vancouver, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Vancouver, 1980 Print
    1979 Vancouver
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Portland and Vancouver metropolitan area is captured here in the late seventies, showing the dense nexus of river, rail, and air transit. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprints of Vancouver Barracks, Lincoln Memorial Park Cem, and the old rail lines of the Burlington Northern.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1990 Map of Chapman, 1995 Print
    1990 Map of Chapman, 1995 Print
    1990 Chapman
    1995 Print · USGS
    Scappoose and the surrounding Columbia County hills are shown here in the 1990s, where small settlements met an active landscape of timber and stone. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named roads and sites like Yankton, the Substation Church, and Bonnie Falls.

  13. 2023 Map of Chapman, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Chapman, 2023 Print
    2023 Chapman
    2023 Print · USGS
    The upland forests of Columbia County are captured here in the early 2020s, showing a landscape of scattered rural communities. Genealogists can trace family names through the Old Yankton Cem, Pisgah Home Cem, and landmarks like Grabhorn's Airport.

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