1980s Maps of Curry County, Oregon

Explore 49 historic maps of Curry 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 Curry County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, 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. 1982 Map of High Plateau Mtn.
    1982 Map of High Plateau Mtn.
    1982 High Plateau Mtn.
    1982 Print · USGS
    The high country along the California-Oregon border is documented here in the early 1980s, showcasing a landscape defined by forestry and mineral exploration. Researchers can find precise locations for several mountain operations, including the Cleopatra Mine, Browns Mine, and a named Mill Site near High Plateau Mountain.

  2. 1982 Map of Shelly Creek Ridge, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Shelly Creek Ridge, 1983 Print
    1982 Shelly Creek Ridge
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Oregon and California borderlands come into focus in the early 1980s, where mining history and forest management meet along the Middle Fork Smith River. Researchers can trace the legacy of remote mountain industry at the Holiday Mine, the Monumental (Site), and along the winding Wimer Road.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1983 Map of Crescent City
    1983 Map of Crescent City
    1983 Crescent City
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Del Norte coast in the early eighties shows a transition between industrial mining and the expansion of massive redwood parks. Genealogists and local researchers can locate coastal landmarks from McNamara Field to the Alta Mine and the riverfront settlement of Requa.

  4. 1983 Map of Happy Camp, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Happy Camp, 1984 Print
    1983 Happy Camp
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Northern California borderlands and the Klamath River corridor are documented here in the early eighties as a hub of mining and forestry. Researchers can trace historical extraction at the High Plateau Mine and Independence Mine or locate the remote riverside community of Scott Bar.

  5. 1985 Map of Mack Point, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Mack Point, 1986 Print
    1985 Mack Point
    1986 Print · USGS
    Coastal Curry County remains largely a sanctuary for wildlife and nature lovers during the mid-eighties. Researchers can trace the rugged shoreline from Mack Point to Burnt Hill, identifying sea landmarks like Mack Arch and Yellow Rock.

  6. 1985 Map of Calf Ranch Mtn, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Calf Ranch Mtn, 1986 Print
    1985 Calf Ranch Mtn
    1986 Print · USGS
    Coastal range highlands in Curry County are captured here in the 1980s, showing a rugged network of timberlands and creek drainages. Genealogists and researchers can locate remote landmarks like Camp Fir Croft, White Elephant Bridge, and Calf Ranch Mtn.

  7. 1986 Map of Carpenterville
    1986 Map of Carpenterville
    1986 Carpenterville
    1986 Print · USGS
    The high ridges and jagged coastline of Curry County are captured here in the mid-1980s. Researchers can locate remote sites like Joe Hostler Camp and Carpenterville, or trace the coastal topography of Natural Bridges and Whaleshead Island.

  8. 1986 Map of Langlois
    1986 Map of Langlois
    1986 Langlois
    1986 Print · USGS
    Coastal Curry County at the mid-eighties shows a unique landscape of maritime wilderness and specialized cranberry farming. Researchers can trace family roots at Denmark Cem or explore the rural layout of Langlois and Denmark near the New River.

  9. 1986 Map of Floras Lake
    1986 Map of Floras Lake
    1986 Floras Lake
    1986 Print · USGS
    Coastal Curry County in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of protected wilderness and shoreline recreation. Researchers can trace the boundaries of Floras Lake State Park or locate the Boise Cascade County Park near the edge of Floras Lake.

  10. 1986 Map of Brookings
    1986 Map of Brookings
    1986 Brookings
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Oregon coast at Brookings and Harbor comes alive in this mid-1980s survey during a period of steady Pacific Northwest growth. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Azalea State Park, the Brookings Airport, and the Cemetery near the Chetco River.

  11. 1986 Map of Father Mountain
    1986 Map of Father Mountain
    1986 Father Mountain
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Oregon backcountry of Curry County comes to life in this mid-1980s survey of the Siskiyou National Forest. Researchers can trace the rugged drainage of the Elk River or locate remote sites like Mountain Well and Panther Creek Campground.

  12. 1986 Map of Ophir
    1986 Map of Ophir
    1986 Ophir
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Curry County coastline in the mid-eighties shows a rugged landscape of seaside settlements and offshore wilderness. You can trace early local history at Frankport (Site) and Fox Hill Cemetery, or locate landmarks like Arizona Beach and Sister Rocks.

  13. 1986 Map of Sundown Mtn
    1986 Map of Sundown Mtn
    1986 Sundown Mtn
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Oregon backcountry of Curry County in the 1980s reveals a landscape of high ridges and timber access. Researchers can locate remote sites like Gardner Ranch, the West Mine, and a specific Grave near the headwaters of Hunter Creek.

  14. 1986 Map of Cape Blanco
    1986 Map of Cape Blanco
    1986 Cape Blanco
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Oregon coast at the mid-eighties reveals a landscape of lighthouse navigation, cranberry farming, and river mouths. Researchers can trace the grounds of the Lighthouse at Cape Blanco, locate the Cem near the cliffs, and map the early layout of Port Orford by Garrison Lake.

  15. 1986 Map of Cape Sebastian
    1986 Map of Cape Sebastian
    1986 Cape Sebastian
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Oregon coast at the mouth of the Pistol River is documented here during the mid-1980s. Researchers can trace local landmarks like the Cem and PO, or explore the limits of Cape Sebastian State Park and Crook Point.

  16. 1986 Map of Barklow Mountain
    1986 Map of Barklow Mountain
    1986 Barklow Mountain
    1986 Print · USGS
    Remote ranching outposts and timber ridges define this part of the Siskiyou National Forest in the 1980s. Genealogists and historians can locate early high-country sites like Dement Ranch, a secluded Cem near Huckleberry Knoll, and Calf Ranch Prairie.

  17. 1986 Map of Port Orford
    1986 Map of Port Orford
    1986 Port Orford
    1986 Print · USGS
    Coastal Oregon life in the mid-eighties centered on the harbor at Port Orford and the dramatic shoreline of the Pacific Ocean. Trace local landmarks from the US Coast Guard Station to the Elk River State Fish Hatchery and the peaks of Humbug Mountain.

  18. 1986 Map of Gold Beach
    1986 Map of Gold Beach
    1986 Gold Beach
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Oregon coast at the mouth of the Rogue River is shown here in the mid-1980s, revealing a landscape defined by maritime heritage and coastal geography. Researchers can trace the river's path through Ferry Hole Bar or locate the historic Miners Fort (Site) and Geisel Monument Wayside.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1986 Map of Sixes
    1986 Map of Sixes
    1986 Sixes
    1986 Print · USGS
    Coastal Curry County is documented here in the mid-eighties, where the Sixes River meets the Pacific near rural timberlands. Researchers can locate the Pacific High Sch, the sprawling Cranberry Bogs, and the Port Orford Cedar Forest State Wayside.

  20. 1986 Map of Mount Butler
    1986 Map of Mount Butler
    1986 Mount Butler
    1986 Print · USGS
    The coastal mountains of Curry County come into focus in the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape of national forest land and river drainages. Researchers can locate the Taylor Ranch (Site), track the Sixes River, and identify high-elevation landmarks like the Lookout Tower and China Peak.

  21. 1986 Map of Signal Buttes
    1986 Map of Signal Buttes
    1986 Signal Buttes
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Rogue River corridor near Jerrys Flat appears in high detail during the mid-1980s, revealing a landscape of remote prairies and river bars. Researchers can locate the McKinley Mine, trace the Pickle Ranch, or explore landmarks like Signal Buttes.

  22. 1986 Map of Brushy Bald Mountain
    1986 Map of Brushy Bald Mountain
    1986 Brushy Bald Mountain
    1986 Print · USGS
    Coastal mountains and river riffles define this Curry County landscape in the mid-eighties. You can trace early land use and river access at Sherman Ranch, the Lobster Creek Recreation Site, and rapids like Jennings Riffle.

  23. 1986 Map of Dement Creek
    1986 Map of Dement Creek
    1986 Dement Creek
    1986 Print · USGS
    Coastal Oregon timber and river country are mapped in the mid-1980s at the junction of Coos and Curry counties. Genealogists and hikers can locate the Dement Cemetery and trace old landmarks like Bone Camp, Bills Prairie, and Butler.

  24. 1989 Map of Mt. Emily
    1989 Map of Mt. Emily
    1989 Mt. Emily
    1989 Print · USGS
    The Oregon coast and Siskiyou backcountry meet in the late eighties as the Chetco River winds toward the sea. Local historians can trace the geography of the Mt Emily Prospect Mine and the shoreline near the McVay settlement.

  25. 1989 Map of Hobson Horn
    1989 Map of Hobson Horn
    1989 Hobson Horn
    1989 Print · USGS
    The Siskiyou National Forest wilderness is captured in the late eighties as it straddles the Josephine and Curry county line. Researchers can trace remote landmarks such as Buck Camp (Site), the summit of Hobson Horn, and Montana Spring.

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