Old Maps of Basque, Oregon for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 6 historic maps of Basque. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Basque.


Basque, OR maps

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  1. 1955 Map of Jordan Valley, 1963 Print
    1955 Map of Jordan Valley, 1963 Print
    1955 Jordan Valley
    1963 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Malheur County comes alive in the mid-1950s, showing the isolated ranching outposts and deep canyons along the Idaho border. Researchers can trace the remote reaches of the Owyhee River, the cattle town of Jordan Valley, and mining landmarks like War Eagle Mountain.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1957 Map of Jordan Valley
    1957 Map of Jordan Valley
    1957 Jordan Valley
    1957 Print · USGS
    The high-desert borderlands of Oregon and Idaho appear in the mid-fifties as a world of remote cattle ranches and mining claims. Researchers can trace historic family-named locations like Bowden Ranch and Riddle alongside the South Mountain Mining Company.

  3. 1958 Map of Jordan Valley
    1958 Map of Jordan Valley
    1958 Jordan Valley
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southeast Oregon and Southwest Idaho are documented here during the mid-fifties, showing a landscape of remote cattle ranches and volcanic badlands. Genealogists and historians can trace family operations like the Bowden Ranch or locate the Pleasant Valley School and the South Mountain Mining Company.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1982 Map of Basque, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Basque, 1983 Print
    1982 Basque
    1983 Print · USGS
    In the high desert of Malheur County during the early 1980s, the remote outpost of Basque served as a focal point for regional water and resource management. Researchers can trace land use patterns through numerous named catchments like Bad News Reservoir and landmarks such as Overshoe Well.

  5. 1984 Map of Louse Canyon, 1986 Print
    1984 Map of Louse Canyon, 1986 Print
    1984 Louse Canyon
    1986 Print · USGS
    The high-desert borderlands of Oregon, Nevada, and Idaho are shown here in the mid-1980s. Local researchers can trace the Owyhee River canyons and find remote landmarks like McDermitt, the Schoolhouse, and the Fort Mcdermitt Indian Reservation.

  6. 2023 Map of Basque, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Basque, 2023 Print
    2023 Basque
    2023 Print · USGS
    Malheur County ranchlands and high desert landforms appear here in recent years, documenting the vital water infrastructure of the Oregon interior. Trace the grazing economy through family-named landmarks and water sources like Beber Ranch Rd, Bad News Reservoir, and the Bowden Hills.

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