Old Maps of Madras, Oregon for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Madras with 33 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 Madras has changed over the decades.


Madras, OR maps

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  1. 1928 Map of Madras, 1956 Print
    1928 Map of Madras, 1956 Print
    1928 Madras
    1956 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County was a landscape of high plateaus and deep river canyons in the late twenties, where new highways met tribal lands. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Hebe Mill, Simnasho, and rural schoolhouses like Mountain View Sch.

  2. 1931 Map of Madras
    1931 Map of Madras
    1931 Madras
    1931 Print · USGS
    Central Oregon ranching and rail life come into focus in the late twenties, centering on the Warm Springs Agency. Trace the river-level rail stops at Mecca and Kaskela or locate early rural schoolhouses like New Era Sch and Lyle Gap Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1955 Map of Bend, 1964 Print
    1955 Map of Bend, 1964 Print
    1955 Bend
    1964 Print · USGS
    Central Oregon was undergoing significant growth in the mid-1960s as irrigation and infrastructure transformed the high desert. Researchers can trace the path of the Oregon Trunk Line, locate old stops like Gateway, and find landmarks like Lava Butte or the Grange.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1957 Map of Bend
    1957 Map of Bend
    1957 Bend
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central Oregon in the mid-fifties is a landscape of transition between the high Cascades and the arid volcanic plateau. Local historians can trace the rail corridors of the Oregon Trunk and locate early settlements like Ashwood, Odin Falls, and Camp Sherman.

  5. 1958 Map of Bend
    1958 Map of Bend
    1958 Bend
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central Oregon in the late fifties was a land of high desert ranching and growing mountain towns. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Oregon Trunk Railroad, find established settlements like Madras and Sisters, or locate landmarks such as Smith Rock and Lava Butte.

  6. 1963 Map of Culver, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Culver, 1964 Print
    1963 Culver
    1964 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County farming and rail life are centered here in the early sixties. Researchers can trace ancestral roots at the German Cemetery, locate the old railroad line, and find local landmarks like the Drive-in Theater near Madras.

  7. 1963 Map of Madras West, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Madras West, 1964 Print
    1963 Madras West
    1964 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County in the early 1960s shows a landscape of dramatic river canyons and irrigation expansion. Trace family history at the Milo Gard Cem or explore the rail line at Madras Sta and the massive Pelton Dam.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1963 Map of Madras East, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Madras East, 1964 Print
    1963 Madras East
    1964 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County in the early 1960s reveals a transition from open range to organized agriculture and transit. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Schmoker Spring and Kutcher Well or the rail path of the Oregon Trunk.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1963 Map of Buck Butte, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Buck Butte, 1964 Print
    1963 Buck Butte
    1964 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County ranching life is well-documented in the early sixties, showing a landscape defined by water rights and remote outposts. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Dayton-Grant Well and Boyce Corral near the heights of Buck Butte.

  10. 1983 Map of Madras
    1983 Map of Madras
    1983 Madras
    1983 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County and the Warm Springs Indian Reservation are shown in detail during the early 1980s, from the Cascade peaks to the high desert. Researchers can trace the legacy of tribal lands at Simnasho, find the Abbot Cemetery, or follow the rail lines through Madras Sta.

  11. 1985 Map of Madras East, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Madras East, 1986 Print
    1985 Madras East
    1986 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County's high desert plateau comes alive in this mid-eighties survey, showing the agricultural grids and canyon lands east of the Deschutes. Researchers can locate the Madras community core, the Cem, and rural outposts like Paxton and Schmoker Well.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1985 Map of Culver, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Culver, 1986 Print
    1985 Culver
    1986 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County's high desert plateau comes into sharp focus during the mid-eighties, showing the agricultural grids and rail lines connecting Culver and Metolius. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like German Cem, the Burlington Northern tracks, and the Haystack Dam.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1985 Map of Buck Butte, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Buck Butte, 1986 Print
    1985 Buck Butte
    1986 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County ranching and water management are front and center in this mid-1980s survey of central Oregon. Local researchers can trace family-named landmarks and essential infrastructure like the Dayton-Grant Well, Willow Creek Corral, and Buck Butte.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1985 Map of Madras West, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Madras West, 1986 Print
    1985 Madras West
    1986 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County’s high desert landscape is shown during the mid-eighties as the Deschutes River canyon meets the agricultural Agency Plains. Trace local history through the Milo Gard Cem, the Vanora (Site), and the rail operations at Madras Sta.

  15. 1992 Map of Madras West, 1997 Print
    1992 Map of Madras West, 1997 Print
    1992 Madras West
    1997 Print · USGS
    The Agency Plains and the Deschutes River canyon come into sharp focus in the early 1990s as Jefferson County's agricultural and energy sectors evolved. Researchers can trace irrigation networks like the North Unit Main Canal or locate the Vanora (Site) and Milo Gardi Cem.

  16. 1992 Map of Buck Butte, 1997 Print
    1992 Map of Buck Butte, 1997 Print
    1992 Buck Butte
    1997 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County’s high desert ranching country is captured here during the 1990s, where public grasslands meet private homesteads. Trace historic water rights and cattle operations through features like Willow Creek Corral, Dayton Grant Well, and the Bennett Weir.

  17. 1992 Map of Madras East, 1997 Print
    1992 Map of Madras East, 1997 Print
    1992 Madras East
    1997 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County’s high desert plateau and canyonlands come into focus in the early nineties, showing a landscape defined by agriculture and protected grasslands. Researchers can trace family-named sites like Monner Spring, the town of Paxton, and the steep terrain of Old Maids Canyon.

  18. 1992 Map of Culver, 1998 Print
    1992 Map of Culver, 1998 Print
    1992 Culver
    1998 Print · USGS
    Madras and the surrounding Jefferson County landscape appear here in the early nineties, centered on the region's vital irrigation networks and agricultural development. Researchers can trace the path of numerous siphons and canals serving the area near Madras.

  19. 2011 Map of Buck Butte, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Buck Butte, 2011 Print
    2011 Buck Butte
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Madras, including Jefferson County, United States, and other nearby areas

  20. 2011 Map of Madras East, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Madras East, 2011 Print
    2011 Madras East
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Madras, including Jefferson County, United States, and other nearby areas

  21. 2014 Map of Madras East, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Madras East, 2014 Print
    2014 Madras East
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Madras, including Jefferson County, United States, and other nearby areas

  22. 2014 Map of Buck Butte, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Buck Butte, 2014 Print
    2014 Buck Butte
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Madras, including Jefferson County, United States, and other nearby areas

  23. 2014 Map of Madras West, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Madras West, 2014 Print
    2014 Madras West
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Madras, including Jefferson County, United States, and other nearby areas

  24. 2014 Map of Culver, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Culver, 2014 Print
    2014 Culver
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Madras, including Culver, Metolius, and other nearby areas

  25. 2017 Map of Madras West, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Madras West, 2017 Print
    2017 Madras West
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Madras, including Jefferson County, United States, and other nearby areas

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