Old Maps of Foster, Sweet Home for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Foster with 11 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 Foster has changed over the decades.


Foster, Sweet Home maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 1960 Map of Salem, 1968 Print
    1960 Map of Salem, 1968 Print
    1960 Salem
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Willamette Valley and the surrounding mountain ranges are shown here in the 1960s during a period of significant reservoir construction. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Oregon Electric and find communities from Lincoln City on the coast to Sweet Home and Mill City in the foothills.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1962 Map of Salem
    1962 Map of Salem
    1962 Salem
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Willamette Valley and the surrounding Oregon ranges are captured here in the early sixties, showing the vital growth of the state's primary agricultural and academic corridor. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of Oregon State University and the University of Oregon, alongside rural landmarks like Camp Adair and Black Butte Mine.

  6. 1963 Map of Salem
    1963 Map of Salem
    1963 Salem
    1963 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Oregon comes into focus as the Willamette Valley’s timber and agricultural industries meet the growing campuses of Oregon State University and the University of Oregon. Researchers can trace old rail lines like the Oregon Electric Railway and locate family plots at Siletz Cem or Dallas Cem.

  7. 1983 Map of Mc Kenzie River, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Mc Kenzie River, 1984 Print
    1983 Mc Kenzie River
    1984 Print · USGS
    Linn and Lane Counties are shown in the early 1980s as a hub of hydroelectric power and timber production. Researchers can trace the development of river-valley towns like Sweet Home and Marcola or locate recreation sites at Foster Lake and Cougar Reservoir.

  8. 1984 Map of Sweet Home, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Sweet Home, 1985 Print
    1984 Sweet Home
    1985 Print · USGS
    Eastern Linn County comes into focus in the mid-1980s as a hub of timber and water management along the South Santiam River. Genealogists and historians can trace family sites like Gilland Cem and Lewis Cem or the layout of Berlin and Sweet Home.

  9. 2011 Map of Sweet Home, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Sweet Home, 2011 Print
    2011 Sweet Home
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Foster, including Sweet Home, Berlin, and other nearby areas

  10. 2020 Map of Sweet Home, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Sweet Home, 2020 Print
    2020 Sweet Home
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Foster, including Sweet Home, Berlin, and other nearby areas

  11. 2024 Map of Sweet Home, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Sweet Home, 2024 Print
    2024 Sweet Home
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Sweet Home area and the South Santiam River valley are shown in detail as they appeared in 2024. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites at Gilliland Cem, Ames Cem, and the timber-related Willamette Log Pond.

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