1980s Maps of Salem, Oregon

Explore 4 historic maps of Salem from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — 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 Salem's landscape evolved across the 1980s, 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 1980s, 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 Salem's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Salem, OR maps

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  1. 1980 Map of Yamhill River
    1980 Map of Yamhill River
    1980 Yamhill River
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Oregon Coast Range and the western Willamette Valley meet in this 1980 survey, showing the landscape from the Pacific shore to the valley floor. Genealogists and historians can trace old routes like the Salmon River Highway to find the Grand Ronde Agency, Cloverdale, and Perrydale.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1980 Map of Corvallis, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Corvallis, 1981 Print
    1980 Corvallis
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Oregon Coast Range meets the fertile Willamette Valley in the early eighties, documenting a landscape of timber, agriculture, and growing college towns. Genealogists and historians can trace old rail lines like the Southern Pacific or locate landmarks like Marys Peak and the College of Education.

  3. 1982 Map of Oregon City, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Oregon City, 1983 Print
    1982 Oregon City
    1983 Print · USGS
    Greater Portland and the Willamette Valley are shown in the early eighties as the region's urban and rural landscapes converged. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites across French Prairie, visit St Paul Ch, or locate the grounds of Dammasch State Hospital.

  4. 1983 Map of North Santiam River, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of North Santiam River, 1984 Print
    1983 North Santiam River
    1984 Print · USGS
    The western Cascades and Willamette Valley transition in the early eighties, from the state capital to the high timberlands. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Southern Pacific and explore communities from Mill City to Silver Falls City.

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