Old Maps of Elgin, Oregon for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 9 historic maps of Elgin. 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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Elgin, OR maps

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  1. 1955 Map of Grangeville, 1964 Print
    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.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1959 Map of Grangeville
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1964 Map of Elgin, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Elgin, 1966 Print
    1964 Elgin
    1966 Print · USGS
    Elgin and the surrounding Indian Valley are captured in the mid-sixties as a vital hub for the Union Pacific and the regional timber economy. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Galloway Cemetery and Bennetts Point, or trace historic routes such as the Fish Trap Grade.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1982 Map of Wallowa, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Wallowa, 1983 Print
    1982 Wallowa
    1983 Print · USGS
    Northeast Oregon's rugged canyon country is captured here in the early eighties, showing a landscape defined by the Grande Ronde River and its high plateaus. Researchers can trace the Union Pacific line through Rondowa or locate vanished sites like Maxville and Palmer Junction.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 2011 Map of Elgin, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Elgin, 2011 Print
    2011 Elgin
    2011 Print · USGS
    Elgin and the surrounding Grande Ronde River valley are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can locate family names at Elgin Cemetery and Galloway Cemetery or trace the geography of Pumpkin Ridge and Indian Valley.

  6. 2014 Map of Elgin, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Elgin, 2014 Print
    2014 Elgin
    2014 Print · USGS
    The Grande Ronde River valley near Elgin appears here in the early twenty-first century, showcasing a blend of timber-country industry and mountain terrain. Genealogists and local historians can locate family plots at Elgin Cem and Indian Creek Cem or trace rural roads like Pumpkin Ridge Rd.

  7. 2017 Map of Elgin, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Elgin, 2017 Print
    2017 Elgin
    2017 Print · USGS
    Elgin and the surrounding Indian Valley are captured here in the late twenty-teens, showing the intersection of river valley agriculture and the mountain forests. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Elgin Cem, Galloway Cem, and Bennets Point along the winding Grande Ronde River.

  8. 2020 Map of Elgin, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Elgin, 2020 Print
    2020 Elgin
    2020 Print · USGS
    In the valley of the Grande Ronde River, the city of Elgin serves as a hub between the high timber of the Umatilla National Forest and the agricultural lands of Indian Valley. Trace local lineage and landmarks through Elgin Cem, Hulse Airstrip, and the high points of Pumpkin Ridge.

  9. 2023 Map of Elgin, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Elgin, 2023 Print
    2023 Elgin
    2023 Print · USGS
    Elgin and the Grande Ronde River valley are captured in this recent survey, showcasing the town's intersection with the high Oregon terrain. Genealogists and researchers can locate family burial sites like Jacob Long Cem and Indian Creek Cem or trace landmarks such as Hulse Airstrip.

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