1950s Maps of Curry County, Oregon

Explore 25 historic maps of Curry 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 Curry County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Curry County, OR maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Weed
    1950 Map of Weed
    1950 Weed
    1950 Print · USGS
    Siskiyou County and the surrounding Klamath mountains appear in the mid-century before extensive modern development. Genealogists and local historians can locate remote outposts like the Lee Brown Ranch and the specialized settlement of Darlingtonia.

  2. 1951 Map of Gasquet, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Gasquet, 1953 Print
    1951 Gasquet
    1953 Print · USGS
    Del Norte County's rugged mining and timber country is captured here during the early fifties, centering on the Smith River corridor. Genealogists and researchers can trace local operations like the Morrell Placer Mine, locate remote outposts like Elk Camp, and find early settlements at Gasquet and Darlingtonia.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1952 Map of Crescent City, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Crescent City, 1954 Print
    1952 Crescent City
    1954 Print · USGS
    Coastal Del Norte County appears here in the early fifties, from the Oregon border down to the streets of Crescent City. Genealogists and historians can trace indigenous sites like Yontocket and the Indian Cemetery or locate old operations like the Lind Mine.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1954 Map of Coos Bay
    1954 Map of Coos Bay
    1954 Coos Bay
    1954 Print · USGS
    Coastal Oregon at mid-century shows a landscape of timber and tides, from the river ports to the edge of the Pacific. Researchers can trace family roots through coastal schools like Beachview School or follow the Southern Pacific RR through Reedsport and Coos Bay.

  5. 1954 Map of Bone Mountain, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Bone Mountain, 1955 Print
    1954 Bone Mountain
    1955 Print · USGS
    The timber-rich backcountry of Coos and Douglas counties is seen here in the mid-fifties, during the height of the region's logging era. Researchers can trace old forest outposts and industry landmarks like Camp No 2, the Wooden Rock Guard Sta, and the Fuller Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1954 Map of Marial, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Marial, 1956 Print
    1954 Marial
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Rogue River canyon in the 1950s is shown here as a remote landscape of forest camps and river bars. Genealogists and historians can trace old trails and lookouts including Dutch Henry Trail, Marial, and Paradise Bar Landing Field.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1954 Map of Cape Ferrelo, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Cape Ferrelo, 1956 Print
    1954 Cape Ferrelo
    1956 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1950s, the Curry County coastline around Brookings was a landscape of protected headlands and timbered ridges. Researchers can trace the development of coastal settlements like Harbor and Whalehead, or locate landmarks such as Mack Arch and Goat Island.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1954 Map of Port Orford, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Port Orford, 1956 Print
    1954 Port Orford
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Oregon coast at the mid-century mark reveals a landscape of isolated shoreline settlements and dense national forest. Researchers can trace family history through the Cem at Ophir or locate old coastal landmarks like Frankport and the Coast Guard Sta at Port Orford.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1954 Map of Chetco Peak, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Chetco Peak, 1956 Print
    1954 Chetco Peak
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Siskiyou high country in the mid-1950s shows a wilderness marked by ranger cabins and fire lookouts along the Curry and Josephine county line. Researchers can locate remote outposts like Madstone Cabin and trace the old routes to Chetco Peak or Cottonwood Camp.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1954 Map of Cape Blanco, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Cape Blanco, 1956 Print
    1954 Cape Blanco
    1956 Print · USGS
    Coastal Curry County at the height of the 1950s shows a landscape defined by its maritime hazards and river-mouth agriculture. Researchers can trace the layout of the Cranberry Bogs, the grounds of Cape Blanco State Park, and dozens of named offshore rocks like Best Rock and Seal Rock.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1954 Map of Gold Beach, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Gold Beach, 1956 Print
    1954 Gold Beach
    1956 Print · USGS
    Coastal Curry County in the mid-fifties centers on the maritime and river culture where the Rogue meets the Pacific. Trace the Mailboat Route upriver or locate local landmarks like Wests Mine, Pistol River, and Gardner Ranch.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1954 Map of Collier Butte, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Collier Butte, 1956 Print
    1954 Collier Butte
    1956 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1950s, this remote corner of the Siskiyou National Forest was a landscape of river trails and isolated homesteads. Researchers can trace the locations of historic family sites like Tolman Ranch and Fritsche Cabin or locate the Mislatnah Lookout.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1954 Map of Mt. Emily, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Mt. Emily, 1956 Print
    1954 Mt. Emily
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Siskiyou forest and the Oregon-California borderlands are seen here in the mid-fifties, dominated by the wild Chetco River. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads like Tamba Ranch, the Upper Chetco Sch, and high ridges like Backbone Ridge.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1954 Map of Agness, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Agness, 1956 Print
    1954 Agness
    1956 Print · USGS
    Coastal Oregon's wild interior is captured here in the mid-fifties as river life and forest management shaped the landscape. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early footprints of Agness, Illahe, and Oak Flat, alongside remote landmarks like Bonanza Basin and the local Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1954 Map of Pearsoll Peak, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Pearsoll Peak, 1956 Print
    1954 Pearsoll Peak
    1956 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1950s, the Josephine and Curry County borderlands were defined by rugged mining claims and fire lookouts. Genealogists and historians can trace isolated homesteads like Fantz Ranch and several notable mining sites including the Robertson Mine and Uncle Sam Mine.
    4 unique versions available

  16. 1954 Map of Powers, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Powers, 1956 Print
    1954 Powers
    1956 Print · USGS
    The timber and ranching country of Coos and Curry Counties comes alive in the mid-fifties, centered on the railroad town of Powers. Researchers can trace old family holdings like Dement Ranch, locate the Etelka Sch, and follow the Southern Pacific line to Gaylord Siding.
    3 unique versions available

  17. 1954 Map of Langlois, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Langlois, 1956 Print
    1954 Langlois
    1956 Print · USGS
    Coastal Curry County in the mid-fifties is a landscape of cranberry agriculture and rugged timberlands. Researchers can trace the early highway settlements of Denmark and Langlois or locate coastal landmarks like Floras Lake and the Cranberry Bogs.
    3 unique versions available

  18. 1955 Map of Medford, 1964 Print
    1955 Map of Medford, 1964 Print
    1955 Medford
    1964 Print · USGS
    Southern Oregon's valley towns and high peaks are captured here in the mid-1950s, showing the region before the completion of the modern interstate system. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of timber and mining outposts from Wolf Creek to Butte Falls and the early roads to Crater Lake.
    3 unique versions available

  19. 1956 Map of Smith River, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Smith River, 1957 Print
    1956 Smith River
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Smith River estuary and the rugged Del Norte coast come alive in this mid-century survey of the California-Oregon border. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named roads like Bailey Road or locate the Yontocket (Indian Village) Site and local industry at the Lumber Mill.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1957 Map of Medford
    1957 Map of Medford
    1957 Medford
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southern Oregon during the mid-fifties is captured here as a region of growing valley cities and vast timberlands. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-road corridors connecting Medford, Jacksonville, and Grants Pass to more remote locales like Wolf Creek or Butte Falls.

  21. 1958 Map of Medford
    1958 Map of Medford
    1958 Medford
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southern Oregon's Rogue River valley thrived in the 1950s as a crossroads of rail and road. Researchers can trace the legacy of timber and tourism through Southern Pacific RR lines and landmarks like Crater Lake and Oregon Caves National Monument.

  22. 1958 Map of Weed, 1963 Print
    1958 Map of Weed, 1963 Print
    1958 Weed
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Northern California high country of the late fifties is defined by the towering presence of Mt Shasta and the logging railroads of the Siskiyou range. Genealogists and researchers can trace remote mining sites like the China Mine and mountain settlements such as Sawyers Bar and Seiad Valley.
    3 unique versions available

  23. 1958 Map of Eureka, 1967 Print
    1958 Map of Eureka, 1967 Print
    1958 Eureka
    1967 Print · USGS
    Northern California's rugged redwood coast and timber corridors are captured in the late fifties, from the Oregon border down to Shelter Cove. Researchers can trace the path of the Northwestern Pacific railroad and locate rural landmarks like Grizzly Bluff School or the St Josephs Sch.

  24. 1958 Map of Coos Bay, 1974 Print
    1958 Map of Coos Bay, 1974 Print
    1958 Coos Bay
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Southern Oregon coastline at mid-century reveals a bustling maritime and timber economy centered on Coos Bay and North Bend. Researchers can trace the legacy of coastal settlements from Bandon to Brookings, including rail lines of the Southern Pacific RR and the rugged reaches of the Siuslaw National Forest.

  25. 1958 Map of Crescent City, 1978 Print
    1958 Map of Crescent City, 1978 Print
    1958 Crescent City
    1978 Print · USGS
    The northwestern California coast and the Oregon borderlands are shown here during a period of expanding redwood conservation and active military presence. Researchers can trace historic sites from the Yontocket Indian Village Site to Fort Dick and the Klamath Air Force Station.

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