Old Maps of Curry County, Oregon for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 352 historic maps of Curry County. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Curry County, OR maps

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  1. 1899 Map of Port Orford
    1899 Map of Port Orford
    1899 Port Orford
    1899 Print · USGS
    The Oregon coast at the end of the nineteenth century was a frontier of maritime trade and rugged interior river settlements. Trace early coastal geography from Cape Blanco to Port Orford, and find isolated communities like Agness and Denmark.

  2. 1903 Map of Port Orford
    1903 Map of Port Orford
    1903 Port Orford
    1903 Print · USGS
    Coastal Curry County at the start of the twentieth century was a landscape of remote mountain outposts and rugged river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements like Illahe, Agness, and Frankport, or locate landmarks such as Mountain Well and Floras Lake.
    7 unique versions available

  3. 1917 Map of Kerby, 1927 Print
    1917 Map of Kerby, 1927 Print
    1917 Kerby
    1927 Print · USGS
    Southern Oregon's mining and timber country is documented here during the early twentieth century, showing the Illinois River basin at its industrial peak. Genealogists can trace family homesteads and local institutions through Kerby, Selma, and rural schools like Spence School.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1918 Map of Kerby
    1918 Map of Kerby
    1918 Kerby
    1918 Print · USGS
    Josephine County in the years before the Great War was a center of mountain mining and early forestry. Genealogists and historians can trace the pioneer footprints of Waldo, Kerby, and Takilma, alongside remote operations like the Queen of Bronze Mine and Eureka Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1922 Map of Preston Peak
    1922 Map of Preston Peak
    1922 Preston Peak
    1922 Print · USGS
    The California-Oregon borderlands are mapped here just before the era of modern highway expansion, showing a network of remote river bars and mountain ranches. Trace the locations of early outposts like Gasquet Adams Sta, the Cleopatra Mine, and Terwer School.
    5 unique versions available

  6. 1929 Map of Crescent City
    1929 Map of Crescent City
    1929 Crescent City
    1929 Print · USGS
    Coastal Del Norte County appears here during the late 1920s, showing the early infrastructure of the redwood coast. Genealogists and researchers can trace family-named sites like Bald Hill Ranch, the Tyson Chrome Mines, and the waterfront of Crescent City.

  7. 1945 Map of Kerby
    1945 Map of Kerby
    1945 Kerby
    1945 Print · USGS
    Josephine County at the close of the war shows a landscape of deep-woods mining and early forest management. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through labels for Dryden Sch, the Hancock Ranch, and the early community at Takilma.

  8. 1945 Map of Gasquet
    1945 Map of Gasquet
    1945 Gasquet
    1945 Print · USGS
    The northern California mountains near the Oregon border are shown here during the mid-1940s, a period defined by remote mining and forest service outposts. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations and old worksites like Adams Station, the Tyson Chrome Co Mine, and the Lee Brown Ranch.

  9. 1945 Map of Point St. George
    1945 Map of Point St. George
    1945 Point St. George
    1945 Print · USGS
    Crescent City and the Del Norte coast are captured here mid-century, showing a landscape of timber, mines, and military outposts. Researchers can trace the Tyson Chrome Mine, find the Indian Cemetery, or locate the wartime Naval Airport.

  10. 1946 Map of Galice, 1955 Print
    1946 Map of Galice, 1955 Print
    1946 Galice
    1955 Print · USGS
    Southern Oregon's Rogue River corridor is documented here in the mid-forties, highlighting a period when gold mining and forest service outposts defined the region. Researchers can trace the heritage of local claims like the Almeda Mine and settlements such as Galice and Rand.
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1946 Map of Dutchman Butte, 1958 Print
    1946 Map of Dutchman Butte, 1958 Print
    1946 Dutchman Butte
    1958 Print · USGS
    The high timber country of Douglas and Josephine counties is captured here in the mid-1940s during the height of fire-watch forestry. Researchers can trace the early Pacific Trail and locate isolated outposts like the Dutchman Butte Lookout and Bradford Warden Sta.
    6 unique versions available

  12. 1948 Map of Galice
    1948 Map of Galice
    1948 Galice
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Rogue River canyon in the late 1940s reveals a landscape defined by remote forest camps and a storied mining history. Genealogists and historians can trace the locations of the Benton Mine, the riverside settlement of Galice, and Rainie Falls.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1948 Map of Dutchman Butte
    1948 Map of Dutchman Butte
    1948 Dutchman Butte
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Oregon backcountry of Douglas and Curry counties is captured here in the late 1940s, showing a landscape of forest management and rail transport. Researchers can locate early fire lookouts and stations like Dutchman Butte Lookout and Bradford Warden Sta alongside the Southern Pacific line.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1948 Map of Weed, 1950 Print
    1948 Map of Weed, 1950 Print
    1948 Weed
    1950 Print · USGS
    Northern California and Southern Oregon are captured here during the post-war era, documenting the mountain-and-valley economies of the Klamath and Cascade ranges. Trace the legacy of local mining and timber at the King Solomon Mine, find old schools like Siskiyou County School, and follow the historic Southern Pacific RR route.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1949 Map of Eureka
    1949 Map of Eureka
    1949 Eureka
    1949 Print · USGS
    Coastal Northern California in the late 1940s shows a landscape of timber towns and maritime outposts. You can trace the Northwestern Pacific rail line through Eureka or locate family landmarks like the Tyson Chrome Mine and Crescent City Lighthouse.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 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.

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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.

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. 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

  24. 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

  25. 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

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