Old Maps of Rogue River, Oregon for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Rogue River. 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 Rogue River.


Rogue River, OR maps

(11)
  1. 1908 Map of Grants Pass
    1908 Map of Grants Pass
    1908 Grants Pass
    1908 Print · USGS
    The Rogue River valley and Siskiyou Mountains are shown here during a peak era of mineral extraction and rail expansion. Researchers can trace historic claims like the Granite Hill Mine or find early settlements such as Woodville and Wilderville before modern development altered the landscape.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1954 Map of Gold Hill, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Gold Hill, 1956 Print
    1954 Gold Hill
    1956 Print · USGS
    Southern Oregon's river valleys and mining districts are captured here in the mid-1950s, showing the intersection of transit and timber. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Rogue River and Gold Hill, finding landmarks like Log Town Cem and the Oregon Belle Mine.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 1983 Map of Rogue River
    1983 Map of Rogue River
    1983 Rogue River
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Rogue River valley in the early eighties shows a landscape shaped by mining and irrigation. Genealogists and historians can trace the river's bend past Fort Birdseye, locate the Shasta Mine, and follow the path of the South Highline Canal.

  7. 1989 Map of Grants Pass, 1990 Print
    1989 Map of Grants Pass, 1990 Print
    1989 Grants Pass
    1990 Print · USGS
    Southern Oregon's river valleys and mountain ranges are captured here in the late eighties, just as the region’s recreation and transit networks were maturing. Local historians can trace old settlements like Waldo and Holland or follow the Southern Pacific line through Grants Pass.

  8. 2014 Map of Rogue River, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Rogue River, 2014 Print
    2014 Rogue River
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Rogue River, including Starvation Heights, Jackson County, and other nearby areas

  9. 2017 Map of Rogue River, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Rogue River, 2017 Print
    2017 Rogue River
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Rogue River, including Starvation Heights, Jackson County, and other nearby areas

  10. 2020 Map of Rogue River, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Rogue River, 2020 Print
    2020 Rogue River
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Rogue River, including Starvation Heights, Jackson County, and other nearby areas

  11. 2023 Map of Rogue River, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Rogue River, 2023 Print
    2023 Rogue River
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Rogue River corridor comes alive in this contemporary survey, showing the vital irrigation systems and state parklands that define the region today. Researchers can locate Woodville Cem, trace the Gold Hill Irrigation District Canal, and explore the slopes of Starvation Heights.

End of results
Showing maps 1-11 of 11

Top cities near Rogue River


Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Rogue River?
  • What is the oldest map of Rogue River?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Rogue River for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Rogue River?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Rogue River?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Rogue River?
  • Where are historical maps of Rogue River sourced from?

Explore Rogue River by time and use case