Old Maps of Wasco County, Oregon for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Wasco County with 410 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 Wasco County has changed over the decades.


Wasco County, OR maps

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  1. 1916 Map of Condon
    1916 Map of Condon
    1916 Condon
    1916 Print · USGS
    North-central Oregon at the start of the twentieth century was a land of high plateaus and deep canyons centered on the Condon wheat country. Genealogists can trace a vast network of rural schoolhouses like Linville School and Buckhorn School, alongside early rail stops at Mikkalo and Gwendolen.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1924 Map of Mount Hood, 1955 Print
    1924 Map of Mount Hood, 1955 Print
    1924 Mount Hood
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mount Hood and its surrounding high-country settlements are captured here in the mid-twenties during the rise of mountain recreation. Trace early roads and landmarks like the Mt Hood Loop Highway, Government Camp, and the original Timberline Cabin.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1926 Map of Mitchell
    1926 Map of Mitchell
    1926 Mitchell
    1926 Print · USGS
    Central Oregon ranching and geology are documented here in the mid-1920s, showing a landscape defined by the winding John River. Genealogists can locate family holdings like Old Frizzell Ranch and Laird Ranch alongside remote schoolhouses like Gable School.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1927 Map of Mount Hood
    1927 Map of Mount Hood
    1927 Mount Hood
    1927 Print · USGS
    The northern Cascades transition from pioneer travel routes to early forest management in the mid-1920s. Researchers can trace the legendary Barlow Road, locate historic mountain retreats like the Cloud Cap Inn, and find early outposts at Government Camp.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1927 Map of Mt. Jefferson, 1956 Print
    1927 Map of Mt. Jefferson, 1956 Print
    1927 Mt. Jefferson
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Oregon Cascades in the late twenties were defined by high-altitude trails and the early management of the Santiam and Mount Hood forests. Trace the historic Skyline Trail past remote outposts like Lemiti Ranger Sta and the Breitenbush Hot Sprs.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1928 Map of Madras, 1956 Print
    1928 Map of Madras, 1956 Print
    1928 Madras
    1956 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County was a landscape of high plateaus and deep river canyons in the late twenties, where new highways met tribal lands. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Hebe Mill, Simnasho, and rural schoolhouses like Mountain View Sch.

  7. 1930 Map of Mt. Jefferson
    1930 Map of Mt. Jefferson
    1930 Mt. Jefferson
    1930 Print · USGS
    The Oregon Cascades were a frontier of early forest management and tribal lands during the late 1920s. Researchers can locate remote administrative outposts like the Lemiti Ranger Sta, trace the thermal waters of Breitenbush Hot Sprs, and explore the high meadows of Independence Prairie.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1930 Map of Dufur, 1945 Print
    1930 Map of Dufur, 1945 Print
    1930 Dufur
    1945 Print · USGS
    Wasco County at the start of the 1930s shows a transition from pioneer wagon routes to a rail-and-ranch economy. Genealogists can locate dozens of country schools like Ireland Sch and early infrastructure including the Barlow Road and the Great Southern Railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1931 Map of Madras
    1931 Map of Madras
    1931 Madras
    1931 Print · USGS
    Central Oregon ranching and rail life come into focus in the late twenties, centering on the Warm Springs Agency. Trace the river-level rail stops at Mecca and Kaskela or locate early rural schoolhouses like New Era Sch and Lyle Gap Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1934 Map of Dufur
    1934 Map of Dufur
    1934 Dufur
    1934 Print · USGS
    Wasco County during the mid-1930s reveals a landscape of high plateaus and river canyons shaped by pioneering roads and rail. Genealogists can trace family roots through a dense network of rural schoolhouses like Kelly Sch and Wolf Run Sch, or follow the path of the historic Barlow Road.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1934 Map of The Dalles
    1934 Map of The Dalles
    1934 The Dalles
    1934 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River Gorge in the early thirties reveals a complex network of rapids and river engineering before the completion of major modern dams. Local historians can trace early school districts like Threemile Sch and family landmarks such as Clancy Ranch or Petersburg.
    4 unique versions available

  12. 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

  13. 1955 Map of Bend, 1964 Print
    1955 Map of Bend, 1964 Print
    1955 Bend
    1964 Print · USGS
    Central Oregon was undergoing significant growth in the mid-1960s as irrigation and infrastructure transformed the high desert. Researchers can trace the path of the Oregon Trunk Line, locate old stops like Gateway, and find landmarks like Lava Butte or the Grange.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 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.

  15. 1956 Map of High Rock, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of High Rock, 1958 Print
    1956 High Rock
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Clackamas River backcountry in the mid-fifties is defined by new reservoirs and long-standing wilderness trails. You can trace the historic Oregon Skyline Trail as it passes Timothy Meadows Reservoir and the remote Pot Cr Cabin.
    3 unique versions available

  16. 1956 Map of Mt. Wilson, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Mt. Wilson, 1958 Print
    1956 Mt. Wilson
    1958 Print · USGS
    The high Cascades of Wasco County are captured in the mid-fifties, showing the historic Barlow Road and the timbered reaches of the Mt Hood National Forest. Researchers can trace the old paths to Klingers Camp, the Bear Springs Ranger Station, and high-country landmarks like Wapinitia Pass.
    3 unique versions available

  17. 1957 Map of Bend
    1957 Map of Bend
    1957 Bend
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central Oregon in the mid-fifties is a landscape of transition between the high Cascades and the arid volcanic plateau. Local historians can trace the rail corridors of the Oregon Trunk and locate early settlements like Ashwood, Odin Falls, and Camp Sherman.

  18. 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.

  19. 1957 Map of The Dalles, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of The Dalles, 1959 Print
    1957 The Dalles
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Dalles and the Columbia River frontier are captured here in the late fifties, just as the new dam transformed the river. Genealogists can locate family schools like Fairfield Sch and Chenoweth School or trace the early footprint of Dallesport.
    3 unique versions available

  20. 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

  21. 1957 Map of White Salmon, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of White Salmon, 1959 Print
    1957 White Salmon
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River Gorge in the late fifties shows a bustling corridor of rail and river transport. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Ketchum Ranch, old meeting halls such as Mill Creek Grange, and the riverfront communities of Bingen and Mosier.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1958 Map of Bend
    1958 Map of Bend
    1958 Bend
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central Oregon in the late fifties was a land of high desert ranching and growing mountain towns. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Oregon Trunk Railroad, find established settlements like Madras and Sisters, or locate landmarks such as Smith Rock and Lava Butte.

  23. 1961 Map of Fort Butte, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Fort Butte, 1963 Print
    1961 Fort Butte
    1963 Print · USGS
    The high Cascades of Wasco and Jefferson counties are captured here in the early sixties, showing a landscape shaped by timber and range. Researchers can trace the drainage of Shitike Creek or locate local landmarks like Old Mill Camp and the Schoolie Pasture.
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1961 Map of Breitenbush Hot Springs, 1964 Print
    1961 Map of Breitenbush Hot Springs, 1964 Print
    1961 Breitenbush Hot Springs
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Oregon Cascades in the early 1960s are documented here during a period of active Forest Service management and recreational growth. Trace the development of Breitenbush Hot Springs or locate remote landmarks like the Rho Ridge Shelter and the Clackamas Ranger Sta.
    3 unique versions available

  25. 1962 Map of Sherars Bridge
    1962 Map of Sherars Bridge
    1962 Sherars Bridge
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Deschutes River canyon serves as a vital transit and recreation corridor during the early sixties. Follow the historic rail lines of the Northern Pacific and trace local landmarks like Sherars Bridge, Warner Cemetery, and Sherar.
    3 unique versions available

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