Old Maps of Rufus, Oregon for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Rufus with 19 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 Rufus has changed over the decades.


Rufus, OR maps

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  1. 1953 Map of The Dalles, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of The Dalles, 1965 Print
    1953 The Dalles
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River Gorge at mid-century shows a region being transformed by massive hydroelectric dams and a growing highway network. Researchers can trace the development of The Dalles Dam, locate the Maryhill Museum, and find old rail stops in Rufus, Wishram, and Arlington.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1956 Map of The Dalles
    1956 Map of The Dalles
    1956 The Dalles
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River Gorge and the high Cascades are captured in the mid-1950s, showing a vital corridor of rail and road. Researchers can trace the original path of The Old Oregon Trail or locate historical landmarks like the Maryhill Museum and Mount Hood.

  3. 1957 Map of The Dalles
    1957 Map of The Dalles
    1957 The Dalles
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River Gorge and the high plateaus of the mid-1950s come alive on this detailed survey of northern Oregon and southern Washington. Researchers can trace the path of the Oregon Trail and The Old Barlow Road alongside river towns like The Dalles and Wishram.

  4. 1957 Map of Wasco, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Wasco, 1959 Print
    1957 Wasco
    1959 Print · USGS
    Sherman County and the Columbia River frontier are captured in the late fifties, showing the vital rail and water routes of the Inland Empire. Researchers can trace historic settlements from Wasco to Klondike and locate family landmarks like Sunrise Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1957 Map of Wishram, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Wishram, 1959 Print
    1957 Wishram
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Columbia Gorge in the late fifties was a powerhouse of rail transport and river management. Trace the junction of the S P & S and Union Pacific railroads near Wishram, and find rural landmarks like the Stonehenge Memorial and Douglas Hollow School.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1971 Map of Rufus, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Rufus, 1973 Print
    1971 Rufus
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River corridor is captured here in the early seventies, just as the John Day Dam transformed the region's geography. Trace the industrial landscape from Rufus to Cliffs, along with rail lines like the Union Pacific and deep canyons like China Hollow.

  7. 1977 Map of Biggs Junction, 1978 Print
    1977 Map of Biggs Junction, 1978 Print
    1977 Biggs Junction
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River gorge in the late 1970s reveals a landscape shaped by rail, water, and unique monuments. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Maryhill area through the Stonehenge Memorial, the tracks of the Union Pacific, and the small settlement at Thornberry.

  8. 1980 Map of Goldendale, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Goldendale, 1981 Print
    1980 Goldendale
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River corridor in the 1980s was a critical junction of rail, water, and highway commerce between Washington and Oregon. Genealogists and historians can trace riverside settlements like Wishram, high-country towns like Bickleton, and the grounds of the Maryhill Museum.

  9. 1994 Map of Biggs Junction, 1995 Print
    1994 Map of Biggs Junction, 1995 Print
    1994 Biggs Junction
    1995 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River corridor is captured here in the mid-nineties, showing the vital connection between Maryhill, Washington and Biggs Junction, Oregon. Trace the cultural and transit history of the gorge through landmarks like the Stonehenge Memorial, the Maryhill Museum, and the rail-and-road hub at Rufus.

  10. 2011 Map of Biggs Junction, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Biggs Junction, 2011 Print
    2011 Biggs Junction
    2011 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River Gorge region comes into focus during the early twenty-first century, highlighting the vital transportation corridors near the Oregon-Washington border. Researchers can trace the infrastructure of Biggs Junction and the Sam Hill Memorial Bridge or locate landmarks like Maryhill and Spanish Hollow.

  11. 2011 Map of Rufus, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Rufus, 2011 Print
    2011 Rufus
    2011 Print · USGS
    The Oregon riverfront town of Rufus is documented here during the early twenty-first century as it sits between the Columbia and the high plateau. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like the Rufus Post Office and the winding course of China Hollow Creek through Hellroaring Canyon.

  12. 2014 Map of Rufus, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Rufus, 2014 Print
    2014 Rufus
    2014 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River Gorge shoreline comes into sharp focus during this mid-2010s survey of the river's south bank and its rugged canyon hinterlands. Map researchers can trace local landmarks like Preachers Eddy and the winding paths of Scott Canyon Rd and China Hollow Rd.

  13. 2014 Map of Biggs Junction, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Biggs Junction, 2014 Print
    2014 Biggs Junction
    2014 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River gorge at the turn of the 21st century serves as a vital corridor between Oregon and Washington. Researchers can trace local landmarks like the Sam Hill Memorial Bridge and the settlements of Maryhill, Biggs Junction, and Rufus.

  14. 2017 Map of Biggs Junction, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Biggs Junction, 2017 Print
    2017 Biggs Junction
    2017 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River Gorge comes into focus in the late 2010s, centered on the interstate crossing at the Washington-Oregon border. Genealogists and local historians can trace the roads around Maryhill, locate the small community of Thornberry, and identify landmarks like Biggs Arch.

  15. 2017 Map of Rufus, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Rufus, 2017 Print
    2017 Rufus
    2017 Print · USGS
    The riverfront community of Rufus stands at the confluence of the Columbia River and John Day River during the late twenty-tens. Map collectors can trace the steep canyon walls of Gerking Canyon or locate local landmarks like The Nook and China Hollow.

  16. 2020 Map of Rufus, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Rufus, 2020 Print
    2020 Rufus
    2020 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River corridor near Rufus appears in high detail during this contemporary era of dam-regulated waterways. Researchers can trace the rugged drainage of Hellroaring Canyon, locate family-named landmarks like Gerking Canyon, and see the confluence at The Nook.

  17. 2020 Map of Biggs Junction, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Biggs Junction, 2020 Print
    2020 Biggs Junction
    2020 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River gorge at the turn of the decade serves as a vital transportation corridor linking Oregon and Washington. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Hill family and regional commerce through landmarks like the Sam Hill Memorial Bridge, Maryhill, and Biggs Junction.

  18. 2023 Map of Biggs Junction, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Biggs Junction, 2023 Print
    2023 Biggs Junction
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River Gorge shoreline comes alive in this contemporary record of the Oregon and Washington border. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Maryhill and Rufus, or locate family sites near the Maryhill - Columbus Cem and the old Maryhill Ferry.

  19. 2024 Map of Rufus, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Rufus, 2024 Print
    2024 Rufus
    2024 Print · USGS
    Rufus and the Sherman County riverfront are shown in detail as they appear today along the Columbia Gorge. Trace the rugged terrain from Preachers Eddy on the Columbia River to local landmarks like Pioneer Spring and the depths of Hellroaring Canyon.

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