Old Maps of Richmond, Portland for Metal Detecting
Plan your next treasure hunt with 33 historic maps of Richmond. 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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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Richmond.
Richmond, Portland maps
(33)- 1897 Map of Portland
1897 Portland1897 Print · USGSThe Portland and Vancouver riverfronts appear here at a pivotal moment in the 1890s. Trace the early city street grids and rail terminals alongside landmark sites like Vancouver Barracks, Portland University, and Swan Island.2 unique versions available - 1905 Map of Portland
1905 Portland1905 Print · USGSGreater Portland and Vancouver are seen here during the era of the Lewis and Clark Exposition, when river traffic and early electric rail lines defined the region. Researchers can locate the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition, the historic Vancouver Barracks, and Munday's Ferry.8 unique versions available - 1914 Map of Oregon City
1914 Oregon City1914 Print · USGSThe Willamette Valley at the start of the twentieth century was a landscape of rapid rail expansion and river-based industry. Researchers can trace early rural life through Wichita School and Lions Mill, or explore the growth of Oswego and Milwaukie.4 unique versions available - 1939 Map of Oregon City, 1958 Print
1939 Oregon City1958 Print · USGSThe Willamette Valley during the late thirties shows a landscape defined by river industry and competing rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites and rural institutions like the Ten O'clock Church, Linns Mill, and Reed College. - 1940 Map of Portland
1940 Portland1940 Print · USGSThe Portland and Vancouver riverfronts are captured here just before the massive industrial shifts of the mid-century. Genealogists and historians can locate early landmarks like Vancouver Barracks, the University of Portland, and Mundays Ferry.4 unique versions available - 1941 Map of Oregon City
1941 Oregon City1941 Print · USGSThe Lower Willamette Valley thrived on a mix of river power and rail transit in the early 1940s. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of local school districts, from Petes Mountain School to Harmony School, and locate landmarks like Willamette Falls and the Ten O'clock Church. - 1948 Map of Vancouver, 1957 Print
1948 Vancouver1957 Print · USGSPost-war growth transforms the river valleys of the Pacific Northwest as the timber and rail economy thrives. Trace family roots in Tillamook or Oregon City, and locate vanished landmarks like the spit at Bayocean or the Skamania Mine. - 1950 Map of Vancouver
1950 Vancouver1950 Print · USGSCoastal Oregon and the lower Columbia River valley are captured in detail just after the war. Researchers can trace historic rail routes like the Southern Pacific or locate early settlements such as Vernonia, Gaston, and the Grand Ronde Indian Reservation. - 1950 Map of Vancouver, 1951 Print
1950 Vancouver1951 Print · USGSThe Pacific Northwest urban corridor meets the rugged coast in the years following the war, showing the expansion of Portland and Vancouver. Genealogists and historians can trace the reach of the Southern Pacific RR and locate coastal communities like Tillamook, Seaside, and Tolovana Park. - 1954 Map of Portland, 1956 Print
1954 Portland1956 Print · USGSMid-century Portland and Vancouver appear in high detail during an era of significant post-war industrial and urban transition. Genealogists and researchers can locate the Vanport City (Site), the Swan Island Shipyard, and many parish schools such as St Andrews Sch. - 1954 Map of Mount Tabor, 1956 Print
1954 Mount Tabor1956 Print · USGSEast Portland and Vancouver are captured in the mid-fifties as suburban grids expanded around volcanic landmarks. Trace early neighborhoods near Mount Tabor and Rocky Butte, or locate family sites by Rose City Cemetery and Parkrose. - 1954 Map of Gladstone, 1956 Print
1954 Gladstone1956 Print · USGSSoutheast Portland and its Clackamas County suburbs are captured here during a period of rapid post-war growth in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous local schools and cemeteries or locate defunct aviation sites like Dwyer Landing Field and Wells Airport. - 1954 Map of Oswego, 1957 Print
1954 Oswego1957 Print · USGSSouthwest Portland and the Willamette valley were undergoing rapid suburban growth during the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the development of neighborhoods like Hillsdale and Multnomah, or locate family sites near Reed College and Riverview Cemetery. - 1958 Map of Vancouver, 1968 Print
1958 Vancouver1968 Print · USGSThe Lower Columbia and Willamette valleys thrive in the late sixties as major rail and river hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Portland, identify the grounds of Camp Withycombe, and locate coastal landmarks from Tillamook Head to Garibaldi.3 unique versions available - 1961 Map of Portland, 1962 Print
1961 Portland1962 Print · USGSPortland and Vancouver are captured during a season of rapid postwar change, showing the city's growth along the river before modern freeway expansions. Researchers can trace family roots at Mt Calvary Cemetery or locate the historic Vanport City site.3 unique versions available - 1961 Map of Gladstone, 1962 Print
1961 Gladstone1962 Print · USGSClackamas and Multnomah Counties are seen here during a period of rapid suburban expansion in the early sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous neighborhood schools and cemeteries, or locate landmarks like Lents Junction, Gladstone Sta, and the Watson Dwyer Landing Field.6 unique versions available - 1961 Map of Mount Tabor, 1962 Print
1961 Mount Tabor1962 Print · USGSEast Portland and Vancouver were rapidly modernizing in the early sixties as new expressways began to reshape the urban landscape. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near landmarks like Mount Tabor, Rose City Cem, and the many schools of Montavilla.3 unique versions available - 1961 Map of Portland, 1963 Print
1961 Portland1963 Print · USGSThe Columbia River waterfront and the growing suburbs of the early sixties come to life in this detailed survey of the Oregon-Washington border. Researchers can trace the legacy of Vanport City, find the St. Johns Cemetery, or locate the Fort Vancouver National Monument.3 unique versions available - 1961 Map of Oregon City, 1963 Print
1961 Oregon City1963 Print · USGSThe Willamette River corridor south of Portland is seen here in the early sixties as suburban growth meets long-standing river towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Oregon City, Milwaukie, and Canemah, alongside landmarks like Willamette National Cem and Camp Withycombe. - 1961 Map of Lake Oswego, 1971 Print
1961 Lake Oswego1971 Print · USGSThe suburbs south of Portland are in full development during the early sixties, centered on the Willamette River and the expanding residential reaches of Lake Oswego. Researchers can trace the grounds of Reed College, locate the Beth Israel Cem, or follow the Southern Pacific rail line through West Portland.5 unique versions available - 1964 Map of Vancouver
1964 Vancouver1964 Print · USGSThe Pacific Northwest interior and coast are shown here in the 1960s, from the Portland metropolitan hub to the rugged Pacific shoreline. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Grand Ronde Indian Reservation, the early layout of McMinnville, and the maritime approaches near Tillamook Head. - 1975 Map of Gladstone, 1977 Print
1975 Gladstone1977 Print · USGSGreater Portland and the riverside communities of Clackamas County are captured in high-detail aerial imagery during the mid-seventies. Researchers can trace the development of Gladstone near the Willamette River or study the terrain around Mount Scott. - 1975 Map of Mount Tabor, 1977 Print
1975 Mount Tabor1977 Print · USGSThe Columbia River corridor and the growing metro areas of the mid-seventies come into sharp focus through this aerial-imagery orthophotoquad. Researchers can trace the development of Portland and Vancouver, from the slopes of Mount Tabor to the runways of Portland International Airport. - 1975 Map of Portland, 1979 Print
1975 Portland1979 Print · USGSGreater Portland and Vancouver are captured mid-decade in this detailed 1970s aerial survey. Trace the industrial waterfronts, residential grids, and the distinct elevation of Sylvan as they appeared just before years of modern redevelopment.2 unique versions available - 1976 Map of Mount Tabor, 1981 Print
1976 Mount Tabor1981 Print · USGSThe eastern neighborhoods of Portland and the volcanic peak of Mount Tabor are seen with photographic precision in the mid-1970s. This aerial record allows you to trace the exact layout of residential blocks and industrial zones near Portland during a period of significant urban density.
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