1970s Maps of Klamath County, Oregon

Explore 9 historic maps of Klamath County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Klamath County, OR maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Crescent, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Crescent, 1973 Print
    1970 Crescent
    1973 Print · USGS
    Central Oregon in the early seventies reveals a landscape of volcanic peaks and timber outposts connected by the Southern Pacific rail line. Researchers can trace the layout of Christmas Valley, locate Cabin Lake Ranger Station, and explore the geological footprint of Newberry Crater.

  2. 1974 Map of Lake Abert, 1994 Print
    1974 Map of Lake Abert, 1994 Print
    1974 Lake Abert
    1994 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Lake County is captured here in the mid-1970s, showing a landscape defined by massive fault blocks and terminal lakes. Genealogists and historians can locate legacy ranching sites like O'Keefe Ranch and follow the Chewaucan River past Paisley.

  3. 1975 Map of Klamath Falls NE, 1979 Print
    1975 Map of Klamath Falls NE, 1979 Print
    1975 Klamath Falls NE
    1979 Print · USGS
    Klamath County in the mid-seventies is captured in this aerial orthophoto, showing the industrial and agricultural landscape south of Klamath Falls. Trace the river-driven economy from Upper Klamath Lake down to the settlement at Midland.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1975 Map of Merrill NW, 1979 Print
    1975 Map of Merrill NW, 1979 Print
    1975 Merrill NW
    1979 Print · USGS
    Klamath County during the mid-1970s shows a clear divide between the residential growth of Altamont and the vast agricultural grids to the south. Genealogists and historians can trace property lines and water rights near the Lost River and the settlement of Henley.

  5. 1975 Map of Prospect 1 NW, 1980 Print
    1975 Map of Prospect 1 NW, 1980 Print
    1975 Prospect 1 NW
    1980 Print · USGS
    The caldera rim and western slopes of the Cascades are frozen in time during the mid-seventies in this aerial survey. Researchers can trace the development of the Rim Village Campground and the pristine state of Wizard Island and Castle Creek.

  6. 1975 Map of Lakeview, 1994 Print
    1975 Map of Lakeview, 1994 Print
    1975 Lakeview
    1994 Print · USGS
    Lakeview and the surrounding high desert terrain are captured in the mid-seventies just as the region’s timber and mining industries remained active. Researchers can trace the layout of Booth-Kelly State Park or locate the White King Mine and the Thomas Creek Work Center.

  7. 1978 Map of Diamond Lake, 1994 Print
    1978 Map of Diamond Lake, 1994 Print
    1978 Diamond Lake
    1994 Print · USGS
    The Cascades of the late 1970s are seen here at a point of high-mountain industry and recreation across the Umpqua and Willamette forests. Researchers can trace the development of timber and water resources around Toketee Falls, Umpqua Mine, and Steamboat.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 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.

  9. 1979 Map of Crescent, 1994 Print
    1979 Map of Crescent, 1994 Print
    1979 Crescent
    1994 Print · USGS
    High-altitude timber country and volcanic craters define this region of the Oregon interior during the late seventies. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Southern Pacific and Burlington Northern past Chemult, Crescent, and the unique geological formation at Hole in the Ground.

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