1950s Maps of Umatilla County, Oregon

1. 1950 Map of Ritter, 1964 Print

   

   1950 Ritter

   1964 Print · USGS

   The river forks of Grant County are documented here mid-century, showing the isolated ranching and timber communities of the Blue Mountains. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks like Ritter Cemetery, Threemile School, and the local Lumber Mill.

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4. 1951 Map of Dale, 1953 Print

   

   1951 Dale

   1953 Print · USGS

   The northern Blue Mountains come into focus in the 1950s, where the North Fork John Day River divides Grant and Umatilla counties. Researchers can trace the era's mining and forest service history through landmarks like the Keeney Mine, Dale Ranger Sta, and Peep Creek Camp.

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7. 1951 Map of Desolation Butte, 1954 Print

   

   1951 Desolation Butte

   1954 Print · USGS

   Grant County in the early fifties was a rugged landscape of forest service stations and remote mining claims. Genealogists and historians can trace old resource camps like Headquarters Camp and Miners Cabin, or locate vanished operations such as Gutridge Mine.

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10. 1952 Map of Ritter

    

    1952 Ritter

    1952 Print · USGS

    The Ritter community and the North Fork John Day River corridor are frozen in time during the early fifties. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural landmarks like Ritter Hot Springs, Threemile School, and Ritter Cemetery.

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13. 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.

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16. 1953 Map of Walla Walla, 1964 Print

    

    1953 Walla Walla

    1964 Print · USGS

    Southeast Washington enters the atomic and hydroelectric age in the mid-twentieth century as new dams reshape the desert landscape. You can trace the development of the Hanford Works, identify remote rail stops like Novara Siding, and locate the historic Dry Creek Cem.

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19. 1955 Map of Pullman, 1963 Print

    

    1955 Pullman

    1963 Print · USGS

    The Palouse and Clearwater regions are captured here in the mid-1950s, showing the height of the rail-and-river economy. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Camas Prairie RR, find local landmarks like Whitman County Memorial Cem, and locate early academic centers at Washington State University and the University of Idaho.

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22. 1955 Map of Grangeville, 1964 Print

    

    1955 Grangeville

    1964 Print · USGS

    The high country of the Idaho-Oregon border comes alive in the mid-1950s, showing the deep river canyons and mountain peaks. Trace the Union Pacific RR through the valleys or locate settlements like Grangeville, Joseph, and the shoreline of Wallowa Lake.

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25. 1955 Map of Canyon City, 1966 Print

    

    1955 Canyon City

    1966 Print · USGS

    Central Oregon's high desert and timber country are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the rugged ranching and logging landscape. Trace the path of the Sumpter Valley Ry or locate remote settlements like Izee, Whitney, and Ritter.

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28. 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.

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31. 1958 Map of Pullman

    

    1958 Pullman

    1958 Print · USGS

    The Palouse and Clearwater regions are captured here in the late fifties, showing the vital river-and-rail connection between eastern Washington and northern Idaho. Local historians can trace the paths of the Camas Prairie RR and Union Pacific RR as they serve towns like Colfax, Kamiah, and Nezperce.

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34. 1958 Map of Walla Walla

    

    1958 Walla Walla

    1958 Print · USGS

    The Tri-Cities and Walla Walla region are captured here during the mid-century expansion of atomic energy and river infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Richland (AEC), the rural Hatton and Washtucna settlements, and landmarks like Palouse Falls State Park.

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37. 1959 Map of Grangeville

    

    1959 Grangeville

    1959 Print · USGS

    The high alpine peaks and deep river canyons of the Idaho-Oregon borderlands are captured in the late fifties. Researchers can trace the Union Pacific RR through the valleys to settlements like Enterprise, Union, and Grangeville.

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40. 1959 Map of Canyon City

    

    1959 Canyon City

    1959 Print · USGS

    Eastern Oregon in the late fifties was a landscape of high timber and remote river valleys shaped by the cattle and mining trades. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Sumpter Valley RR and find early settlements like Antone, Richmond, and Dayville.

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