Old Maps of John Day, Oregon for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 7 historic maps of John Day. 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 John Day.


John Day, OR maps

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  1. 1940 Map of John Day, 1960 Print
    1940 Map of John Day, 1960 Print
    1940 John Day
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers John Day, including Canyon City, Grant County, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1943 Map of John Day
    1943 Map of John Day
    1943 John Day
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers John Day, including Canyon City, Grant County, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1955 Map of Canyon City, 1966 Print
    1955 Map of Canyon City, 1966 Print
    1955 Canyon City
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers John Day, including Prairie City, Canyon City, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1959 Map of Canyon City
    1959 Map of Canyon City
    1959 Canyon City
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers John Day, including Prairie City, Canyon City, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1972 Map of John Day, 1976 Print
    1972 Map of John Day, 1976 Print
    1972 John Day
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers John Day, including Canyon City, Grant County, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1978 Map of John Day, 1997 Print
    1978 Map of John Day, 1997 Print
    1978 John Day
    1997 Print · USGS
    Covers John Day, including Prairie City, Canyon City, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1998 Map of John Day, 2000 Print
    1998 Map of John Day, 2000 Print
    1998 John Day
    2000 Print · USGS
    Covers John Day, including Canyon City, Grant County, and other nearby areas

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