Old Maps of Ashland, Oregon for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Ashland with 12 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Ashland has changed over the decades.


Ashland, OR maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Ashland
    1891 Map of Ashland
    1891 Ashland
    1891 Print · USGS
    Southern Oregon's Rogue River Valley was undergoing rapid transformation in the late nineteenth century as rail lines connected its emerging towns. Genealogists and historians can trace early property and settlement patterns near Jacksonville, Medford, and the pristine Crater Lake basin.

  2. 1893 Map of Ashland
    1893 Map of Ashland
    1893 Ashland
    1893 Print · USGS
    Southern Oregon in the late nineteenth century was a region of rapid change as the Oregon and California R. R. linked the valley floor. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Jacksonville, Medford, and Ashland, or locate landmarks like Crater Lake and Mt Pitt.
    6 unique versions available

  3. 1897 Map of Ashland, 1937 Print
    1897 Map of Ashland, 1937 Print
    1897 Ashland
    1937 Print · USGS
    Southern Oregon's Rogue River Valley is captured here in the late nineteenth century as the railroad began to transform local commerce. Trace the early footprints of Jacksonville and Medford, or locate remote landmarks like Wizard Island and the high peaks of the Rogue River National Forest.

  4. 1938 Map of Medford
    1938 Map of Medford
    1938 Medford
    1938 Print · USGS
    In the 1930s, the Rogue River Valley served as a thriving hub for southern Oregon mining and transit. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and landmarks like the Willow Springs Cem, the Millionaire Mine, and the Bybee Bridge.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1954 Map of Ashland, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Ashland, 1956 Print
    1954 Ashland
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Rogue River Valley is captured here in the mid-fifties, centered on the growth of Ashland and its mountain passes. Genealogists and historians can trace the Southern Pacific RR through settlements like Colestin, Mistletoe, and Stienman.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 1978 Map of Medford, 1994 Print
    1978 Map of Medford, 1994 Print
    1978 Medford
    1994 Print · USGS
    Southern Oregon's Bear Creek Valley comes into sharp focus during the late seventies, showing the growth of Medford and Ashland along the rail lines. Local researchers can trace the development of White City, old routes through Sams Valley, and the irrigation infrastructure at Hyatt Reservoir.

  10. 1983 Map of Ashland
    1983 Map of Ashland
    1983 Ashland
    1983 Print · USGS
    Ashland and the Bear Creek Valley are captured here in the early 1980s as the town expanded around its collegiate and transportation roots. Researchers can trace the grounds of Southern Oregon State College, the Southern Pacific rail line, and family landmarks like the Miller Ranch.

  11. 1996 Map of Ashland, 1998 Print
    1996 Map of Ashland, 1998 Print
    1996 Ashland
    1998 Print · USGS
    The Bear Creek valley and the northern Siskiyou foothills are shown here in the mid-1990s. Local researchers can trace the growth of Ashland near Southern Oregon State College and landmark features like Pompadour Bluff or the Jackson Hot Springs.

  12. 2024 Map of Ashland, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Ashland, 2024 Print
    2024 Ashland
    2024 Print · USGS
    Ashland and the surrounding foothills appear in detail during this modern era of development and conservation. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks from Jackson Hot Springs and Ashland Cem to the high trails of the Rogue River National Forest.

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