Old Maps of Wasco, Oregon

Explore 11 old maps of Wasco, spanning from 1953 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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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. 1971 Map of Wasco, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Wasco, 1973 Print
    1971 Wasco
    1973 Print · USGS
    Wasco and the surrounding plateau appear here in the early 1970s as a thriving center for the regional grain economy. Genealogists and historians can trace the Old Railroad Grade, locate the Sunrise Cemetery, and find the rail-side Grain Elevator and Storage Bins.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 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.

  7. 2011 Map of Wasco, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Wasco, 2011 Print
    2011 Wasco
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Wasco, including Sherman County, United States, and other nearby areas

  8. 2014 Map of Wasco, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Wasco, 2014 Print
    2014 Wasco
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Wasco, including Sherman County, United States, and other nearby areas

  9. 2017 Map of Wasco, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Wasco, 2017 Print
    2017 Wasco
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Wasco, including Sherman County, United States, and other nearby areas

  10. 2020 Map of Wasco, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Wasco, 2020 Print
    2020 Wasco
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Wasco, including Sherman County, United States, and other nearby areas

  11. 2024 Map of Wasco, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Wasco, 2024 Print
    2024 Wasco
    2024 Print · USGS
    Sherman County's wheat country is detailed here in the contemporary era, centered on the historic crossroads of Wasco. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Sun-Rise Cem or locate the settlement and namesake springs at De Moss Springs.

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