Old Maps of Grants Pass, Oregon for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 14 historic maps of Grants Pass. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Grants Pass's past.


Grants Pass, OR maps

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  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 Grants Pass, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Grants Pass, 1956 Print
    1954 Grants Pass
    1956 Print · USGS
    Grants Pass and the surrounding river valleys are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by the Rogue River and timbered mountain ranges. Local historians can trace family-named schools and early mining operations, from Jerome Prairie Sch to the Humdinger Mine and Sloan Cem.
    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. 1974 Map of Grants Pass NW, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Grants Pass NW, 1977 Print
    1974 Grants Pass NW
    1977 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Rogue and Applegate rivers is captured here during the mid-1970s, showing the intersection of Oregon timberland and valley agriculture. Researchers can trace the exact 1974 layout of Wilderville and the winding banks of the Rogue River.

  7. 1974 Map of Grants Pass NE, 1979 Print
    1974 Map of Grants Pass NE, 1979 Print
    1974 Grants Pass NE
    1979 Print · USGS
    Grants Pass is captured during a mid-seventies period of expansion as the city spans the banks of the Rogue River. Researchers can trace the layout of residential neighborhoods and industrial sites near Gilbert Creek and Grants Pass Peak.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1986 Map of Wilderville
    1986 Map of Wilderville
    1986 Wilderville
    1986 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1980s, the rural valleys of Josephine County centered on the active waters of the Rogue. Researchers can trace the path of the Old Railroad Grade and locate local landmarks such as the Cemetery near Wilderville or the confluence at Applegate River.

  9. 1986 Map of Grants Pass
    1986 Map of Grants Pass
    1986 Grants Pass
    1986 Print · USGS
    Grants Pass and the Rogue River valley are captured in the mid-1980s, showcasing the transition from industrial mining to a regional residential hub. Researchers can trace the Jewett Mine, explore the County Fairgrounds, or locate the Croxton Pioneer Memorial Park.

  10. 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.

  11. 1996 Map of Grants Pass, 1999 Print
    1996 Map of Grants Pass, 1999 Print
    1996 Grants Pass
    1999 Print · USGS
    Grants Pass transitioned through the late twentieth century as a bustling river town surrounded by historic gold and quartz mines. Researchers can trace the development of the Rogue River corridor through landmarks like the Ida Mine, County Fairgrounds, and Croxton-Pioneer Memorial Park.

  12. 1996 Map of Wilderville, 1999 Print
    1996 Map of Wilderville, 1999 Print
    1996 Wilderville
    1999 Print · USGS
    The Josephine County riverfront in the mid-nineties shows a landscape of established communities and active waterways. Researchers can locate the Wilderville settlement and Cemetery, or trace water features like the Main Canal and the Applegate River.

  13. 2023 Map of Grants Pass, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Grants Pass, 2023 Print
    2023 Grants Pass
    2023 Print · USGS
    Modern Grants Pass and the Rogue River valley come into focus in this contemporary survey. Researchers can trace local genealogy at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cem, identify civic landmarks like the Josephine County Courthouse, and follow the path of the South Main Canal.

  14. 2023 Map of Wilderville, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Wilderville, 2023 Print
    2023 Wilderville
    2023 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Rogue and Applegate rivers defines this part of Josephine County in the early twenty-first century. Family history researchers can locate several notable burial grounds, such as Wilderville Cem and Ferrydale Cem, while tracing the rural development of Merlin and Jerome Prairie.

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