Old Maps of Irrigon, Oregon for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Irrigon. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Irrigon, OR maps

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  1. 1906 Map of Blalock Island, 1954 Print
    1906 Map of Blalock Island, 1954 Print
    1906 Blalock Island
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River corridor in the early twentieth century served as a vital nexus for Pacific Northwest rail and river trade. Researchers can trace the routes of three major railroads and locate early settlements and landmarks like Irrigon, Blalock Island, and Castle Rock.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1908 Map of Blalock Island
    1908 Map of Blalock Island
    1908 Blalock Island
    1908 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River frontier of Oregon and Washington is captured here in the years before massive dam projects altered the basin. Researchers can trace the path of the Emigrant Road and locate early settlements like Douglas Morgan P.O., Cecil, and Irrigon.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1908 Map of Umatilla
    1908 Map of Umatilla
    1908 Umatilla
    1908 Print · USGS
    Eastern Oregon at the turn of the century shows a landscape being transformed by early irrigation and competing rail lines. Genealogists and researchers can trace the growth of Hermiston, Echo, and Pine City or follow the path of the Stage Road and the Furnish Ditch.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1953 Map of Pendleton, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of Pendleton, 1957 Print
    1953 Pendleton
    1957 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Oregon and the Columbia River frontier are captured here in the early fifties, a time of massive federal infrastructure projects. Researchers can trace the historic route of The Old Oregon Trail as it passes near the Umatilla Ordnance Depot and the new McNary Dam.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1956 Map of Pendleton
    1956 Map of Pendleton
    1956 Pendleton
    1956 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Oregon’s high plateau and timbered peaks appear here in the mid-fifties, during a time of major military and hydroelectric development. Trace the path of The Old Oregon Trail alongside modern landmarks like McNary Dam and the Umatilla Ordnance Depot.

  6. 1962 Map of Paterson, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Paterson, 1963 Print
    1962 Paterson
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River corridor is captured here in the early 1960s, showing the vital rail and water links between Washington and Oregon. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Paterson Ferry, the Spokane Portland and Seattle line, and the Irrigon Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1962 Map of Irrigon, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Irrigon, 1963 Print
    1962 Irrigon
    1963 Print · USGS
    Irrigon and the Columbia River riverfront are captured here in the early sixties, showing the vital intersection of rail and water. Researchers can trace the town's development through Houghton Sch, the local Cem, and the path of the Union Pacific line.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1984 Map of Hermiston
    1984 Map of Hermiston
    1984 Hermiston
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River basin in the 1980s reveals a landscape of massive infrastructure, from hydroelectric dams to expansive military depots. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Umatilla Ordnance Depot or locate historic rail hubs at Hinkle and Stanfield.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1993 Map of Paterson
    1993 Map of Paterson
    1993 Paterson
    1993 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River shoreline near Paterson and Irrigon is captured in the early nineties, showing a landscape defined by wildlife refuges and river management. Researchers can trace the path of the Old Railroad Grade and explore the islands of the Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge.

  10. 1993 Map of Irrigon
    1993 Map of Irrigon
    1993 Irrigon
    1993 Print · USGS
    Irrigon and the Columbia River frontier are captured here in the early nineties as the region balanced agriculture, conservation, and military land use. Genealogists and local historians can locate Houghton Sch, the Desert Lawn Memorial Cem, and the expansive Umatilla Depot Activity.

  11. 2023 Map of Paterson, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Paterson, 2023 Print
    2023 Paterson
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River corridor near the Washington-Oregon border is shown in detail during the early 2020s. Researchers can trace land use through the Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge and locate sites like the Paterson Memorial Cem.

  12. 2024 Map of Irrigon, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Irrigon, 2024 Print
    2024 Irrigon
    2024 Print · USGS
    Irrigon and the surrounding river basin are captured here at a modern turning point where desert canyons meet industrial irrigation. Genealogists and researchers can trace local family sites at Desert Lawn Memorial Cem or explore the riverfront near the Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge.

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