Old Maps of Medford historic districts, Medford for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Medford historic districts with 15 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.
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These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Medford historic districts has changed over the decades.


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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 Medford, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Medford, 1956 Print
    1954 Medford
    1956 Print · USGS
    Medford and the Rogue River Valley are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by volcanic peaks and growing orchards. Genealogists and historians can trace family ties at Pankey Park Cemetery, locate the Table Rock School, or map the early footprints of White City and Jacksonville.
    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. 1974 Map of Medford SE, 1979 Print
    1974 Map of Medford SE, 1979 Print
    1974 Medford SE
    1979 Print · USGS
    Southern Oregon's Bear Creek Valley comes into focus during the mid-seventies, documenting the transition from orchard land to suburban sprawl. Genealogists and local historians can trace the 1970s footprints of Medford and Phoenix as they appeared just before significant modern expansion.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1974 Map of Medford SW, 1981 Print
    1974 Map of Medford SW, 1981 Print
    1974 Medford SW
    1981 Print · USGS
    Jackson County during the mid-seventies is captured in this detailed aerial survey of the valley and foothills. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early residential growth and agricultural layout around Central Point as it appeared decades ago.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 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.

  12. 1983 Map of Medford West
    1983 Map of Medford West
    1983 Medford West
    1983 Print · USGS
    Jackson County is shown in the early eighties as the urban centers of Medford and Central Point expand toward the surrounding hills. Researchers can trace historic property boundaries in the Jacksonville Historic District or locate early mining activity near Rich Gulch and Johns Peak.

  13. 1983 Map of Medford East
    1983 Map of Medford East
    1983 Medford East
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Rogue Valley at the start of the 1980s shows a landscape of expanding settlements and vital infrastructure. Researchers can trace the development of Phoenix and Voorhies or locate regional landmarks like Roxy Ann Peak and Jefferson Sch.

  14. 2023 Map of Medford West, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Medford West, 2023 Print
    2023 Medford West
    2023 Print · USGS
    The foothills and valley floor of Jackson County appear here in the early twenty-first century as urban centers meet historic irrigation networks. Researchers can locate Jacksonville Cem, follow the Old Military Rd, or trace the winding Phoenix Canal through the valley.

  15. 2024 Map of Medford East, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Medford East, 2024 Print
    2024 Medford East
    2024 Print · USGS
    Jackson County enters a new era of growth along the Interstate 5 corridor in this contemporary survey. Researchers can trace family history at Phoenix Pioneer Cem or locate local landmarks like Rogue Valley Manor and the rugged Roxy Ann Peak.

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