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1950s Maps of Linn County, Oregon

Explore 26 historic maps of Linn County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Linn County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Linn County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Linn County, OR maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Marcola, 1955 Print
    1950 Map of Marcola, 1955 Print
    1950 Marcola
    1955 Print · USGS
    Lane County in the early fifties shows a transition from timber-town economies to suburban growth near the McKenzie River. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Camp Creek Cemetery, the Mohawk PO, and the rails of the Southern Pacific.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1950 Map of Brownsville, 1960 Print
    1950 Map of Brownsville, 1960 Print
    1950 Brownsville
    1960 Print · USGS
    Linn County agriculture and timber meet in the mid-1950s along the Calapooya River and South Santiam River. Genealogists and historians can trace the Oregon Electric line and locate sites like Union Point, Liberty Cem, and the Covered Bridge.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1951 Map of Sweet Home, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Sweet Home, 1952 Print
    1951 Sweet Home
    1952 Print · USGS
    Linn County’s timber and river corridors come alive in this early fifties survey of the Santiam valley. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Oregon Electric line and find old landmarks like the Berlin Cem, Sunnyside School, and the Hufford Bridge.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1951 Map of Leaburg, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Leaburg, 1952 Print
    1951 Leaburg
    1952 Print · USGS
    The McKenzie River corridor in the early fifties shows a landscape of hydroelectric progress and small riverside settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Leaburg, Vida, and Deerhorn, or locate industrial landmarks like the Leaburg Power Plant and Leaburg Dam.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1951 Map of Lyons, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Lyons, 1953 Print
    1951 Lyons
    1953 Print · USGS
    The North Santiam River valley and the cataracts of the Silver Creek watershed are captured here in the early 1950s. Genealogists and hikers can trace the original sites of Silver Falls City, the Fox Valley Cem, and the historic Couch Mansion.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1951 Map of Snow Peak, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Snow Peak, 1953 Print
    1951 Snow Peak
    1953 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the Oregon Cascades come into focus during the early fifties, showing a landscape defined by forestry and small valley settlements. Researchers can locate family landmarks like St Benedicts School, Lacomb Cem, and the Snow Peak Lookout.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1952 Map of Brownsville
    1952 Map of Brownsville
    1952 Brownsville
    1952 Print · USGS
    Linn County agriculture and timber industry are at a peak in the early fifties as the river valleys transition into the Cascade foothills. Researchers can trace family sites at Klum Cemetery, rural school districts like Fairview School, and the path of the Oregon Electric rail line.
  22. 1952 Map of Marcola
    1952 Map of Marcola
    1952 Marcola
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk River valley and McKenzie River corridor are captured here in the early fifties, showing the logging and rail infrastructure of eastern Lane County. Trace the SOUTHERN PACIFIC line through Wendling or locate family sites like Yarnell Church and Mt Vernon Cem.
  25. 1953 Map of Salem
    1953 Map of Salem
    1953 Salem
    1953 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Oregon comes to life through this detailed survey of the Willamette Valley and the adjacent Pacific coastline. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Southern Pacific RR, visit rural hubs like Fairview School, or locate coastal landmarks like the Yaquina Head Lighthouse.
  28. 1954 Map of Salem
    1954 Map of Salem
    1954 Salem
    1954 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Western Oregon is centered on the productive Willamette River valley as its cities and infrastructure expand toward the mountains. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Southern Pacific RR and Oregon Electric Ry through towns like Dallas, Independence, and Brownsville.
  31. 1955 Map of Blue River, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Blue River, 1958 Print
    1955 Blue River
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Oregon Cascades in the mid-fifties reveal a landscape of active timbering and hard-rock mining along the McKenzie River. Researchers can trace the layout of early communities like Blue River and locate historic sites such as the Lucky Boy Mine and Renfrew Grave.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1955 Map of Cascadia, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Cascadia, 1958 Print
    1955 Cascadia
    1958 Print · USGS
    The South Santiam River corridor near Cascadia is documented here in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape of forest camps and mountain lookouts. Genealogists and hikers can trace early access roads to Upper Soda, Rainbow Falls, and the high ridges of Moose Ridge.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1955 Map of Echo Mountain, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Echo Mountain, 1958 Print
    1955 Echo Mountain
    1958 Print · USGS
    High in the Cascades during the mid-fifties, this area shows the primitive forest camps and trail networks of the Willamette National Forest. Researchers can trace old mountain routes like the Browder Ridge Trail and locate sites such as Cool Camp and Tombstone Prairie.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1955 Map of Mill City, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Mill City, 1958 Print
    1955 Mill City
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Santiam River canyon and its timber towns come alive in the mid-fifties, just as the valley's industrial landscape was shifting. Local historians can trace early settlements like Minto and Niagara, or locate the numerous high-country workings of the Black Eagle Mine and Crown Mine.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 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
  46. 1956 Map of Corvallis, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Corvallis, 1958 Print
    1956 Corvallis
    1958 Print · USGS
    Corvallis and the Willamette Valley are captured here during the mid-fifties, showing the growth of Oregon State College alongside the timbered foothills. Researchers can trace family roots at Mt Union Cemetery or find defunct rural sites like the Alexander Sch (Aband) and Wren Guard Sta.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1956 Map of Quartzville, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Quartzville, 1958 Print
    1956 Quartzville
    1958 Print · USGS
    The northern Cascades come alive in the mid-1950s, showing the intersection of industrial mining and national forest management. Researchers can locate the Quartzville (Site) and Albany Mine, or trace the development of the Detroit Res.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1956 Map of Detroit, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Detroit, 1958 Print
    1956 Detroit
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Oregon Cascades transition into the reservoir era in the mid-1950s as the newly formed Detroit Reservoir reshapes the canyon. Trace the original footprints of Detroit and Idanha or locate early wilderness lookouts like those at Minniece Point and Coffin Mtn.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 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.
  58. 1957 Map of Lebanon, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Lebanon, 1959 Print
    1957 Lebanon
    1959 Print · USGS
    The mid-century Santiam River Valley comes to life in this survey of the Lebanon and Scio areas as they appeared in the late fifties. Researchers can trace the legacy of rural education and community at the Tennessee School, Richardson Gap Grange, and IOOF-Masonic Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1957 Map of Stayton, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Stayton, 1959 Print
    1957 Stayton
    1959 Print · USGS
    Marion County farming communities and the eastern fringes of the state capital are captured here during the late fifties. Genealogists can trace family names and rural landmarks across the Waldo Hills, including the John T Wisner Cemetery and numerous country schools like Rickey School.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1957 Map of Halsey, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Halsey, 1959 Print
    1957 Halsey
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Willamette Valley during the late fifties shows a landscape of river-bottom islands and rail-town hubs. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Noraton School, trace the Old Territorial Road, and find early settlements at Shedd and Plainview.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1957 Map of Salem, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Salem, 1959 Print
    1957 Salem
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Willamette Valley thrives during the mid-fifties as the state capital expands across the river into West Salem. Genealogists can trace family names and landmarks through Eola Cem, Pioneer Cemetery, and the riverside rail stops of the Oregon Electric line.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1957 Map of Albany, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Albany, 1959 Print
    1957 Albany
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Willamette Valley’s river-and-rail economy is on full display in the late 1950s as ALBANY grows between the SANTIAM RIVER and SOUTHERN PACIFIC lines. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous landmarks like Morning Star Grange, Suver Cem, and McFarland School.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 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.
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