Old Maps of Highland, Salem for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Highland with 13 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 Highland has changed over the decades.


Highland, Salem maps

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  1. 1915 Map of Eola
    1915 Map of Eola
    1915 Eola
    1915 Print · USGS
    The Willamette Valley at the start of the twentieth century reveals a landscape defined by the growth of Salem and its major state institutions. Researchers can trace early railroad lines like the Oregon Electric Railway and find vanished rural schools including Peanut School and Mountainview School.

  2. 1917 Map of Salem
    1917 Map of Salem
    1917 Salem
    1917 Print · USGS
    The Willamette Valley at the peak of its rail-and-river era shows a landscape of growing towns and specialized state institutions. Researchers can trace early family-named junctions and rural educational sites like Grabenhorst Corners, Keizer School, and Wigrich Landing.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1940 Map of Salem
    1940 Map of Salem
    1940 Salem
    1940 Print · USGS
    The Willamette Valley thrives in the early days of the war, as Salem expands around its rail hubs and state institutions. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Southern Pacific line and find vanished local landmarks like the Poor Farm School for the Deaf or Oak Grove Church.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 1969 Map of Salem West, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Salem West, 1972 Print
    1969 Salem West
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Salem area and the winding Willamette River are captured here during a period of significant growth in the late sixties. Researchers can trace the footprints of the State Capitol, the Oregon State Penitentiary, and historic grounds like Pioneer Cem and Willamette University.
    5 unique versions available

  11. 1975 Map of Salem West, 1980 Print
    1975 Map of Salem West, 1980 Print
    1975 Salem West
    1980 Print · USGS
    Mid-century development and the winding river corridor define this 1975 aerial survey of the Marion County area. Local historians can trace the growth of Salem and the residential patterns of Liberty through these detailed orthophotograph images.

  12. 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.

  13. 2024 Map of Salem West, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Salem West, 2024 Print
    2024 Salem West
    2024 Print · USGS
    Salem and its western riverbanks are documented here during a period of modern growth and civic stability. Researchers can trace the layout of Willamette University or locate family plots in Pioneer Cem and Lee Mission Cem.

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