Old Maps of Joseph, Oregon for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 10 historic maps of Joseph. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Joseph.


Joseph, 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. 1957 Map of Joseph
    1957 Map of Joseph
    1957 Joseph
    1957 Print · USGS
    The high valley and rugged mountain peaks of Wallowa County are captured here in the late fifties as agriculture and irrigation reshaped the landscape. Researchers can trace family sites at Pratt Sch and Liberty Grange or locate the historic Chief Joseph Cem near the shores of Wallowa Lake.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 1986 Map of Enterprise, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Enterprise, 1987 Print
    1986 Enterprise
    1987 Print · USGS
    The high peaks and deep valleys of Northeast Oregon are captured in the mid-1980s, showcasing the transition from the Grande Ronde Valley to the wilderness. Researchers can trace the Union Pacific rail corridor through Telocaset or locate historic sites like Cornucopia and Medical Springs.

  5. 1990 Map of Joseph
    1990 Map of Joseph
    1990 Joseph
    1990 Print · USGS
    The town of Joseph and its deep glacial lake are shown here in the 1990s as the area balanced mountain ranching with growing recreation. Researchers can find old mining sites like Transvaal Mines, the local Liberty Grange, and the Chief Joseph Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 2011 Map of Joseph, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Joseph, 2011 Print
    2011 Joseph
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Joseph, including Wallowa County, United States, and other nearby areas

  7. 2014 Map of Joseph, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Joseph, 2014 Print
    2014 Joseph
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Joseph, including Wallowa County, United States, and other nearby areas

  8. 2017 Map of Joseph, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Joseph, 2017 Print
    2017 Joseph
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Joseph, including Wallowa County, United States, and other nearby areas

  9. 2020 Map of Joseph, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Joseph, 2020 Print
    2020 Joseph
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Joseph, including Wallowa County, United States, and other nearby areas

  10. 2024 Map of Joseph, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Joseph, 2024 Print
    2024 Joseph
    2024 Print · USGS
    The northern edge of the Wallowa Mountains comes alive in this current survey of the valley and its high peaks. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks from Joseph down to Wallowa Lake, or locate remote sites like Wallowa Falls and the Joseph-Gem marker.

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