1950s Maps of Cascadia, Oregon

Explore 3 historic maps of Cascadia 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 Cascadia's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

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


Cascadia, OR maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.
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