1950s Maps of Wheeler County, Oregon

1. 1951 Map of Lookout Mtn, 1954 Print

   

   1951 Lookout Mtn

   1954 Print · USGS

   High in the central Oregon mountains during the early fifties, this area reveals a landscape of isolated mines and forest service outposts. Researchers can trace the operations of the Ochoco Mine, locate the Nelson Monument, and find remote family sites like Simpson Place.

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4. 1953 Map of Richmond, 1955 Print

   

   1953 Richmond

   1955 Print · USGS

   Wheeler County ranching and upland territory are documented here during the early fifties. Local historians and researchers can trace family lands near Richmond, Waterman, and the Sixshooter Ranch, or locate small-scale landmarks like Bearway Meadow.

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7. 1953 Map of Kimberly, 1955 Print

   

   1953 Kimberly

   1955 Print · USGS

   The high desert of Grant and Wheeler counties comes into focus in the early 1950s, centered on the John Day River and its rugged basins. Researchers can locate remote landmarks like the Haystack Cem, the Bull Prairie Guard Sta, and the settlement of Kimberly.

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10. 1953 Map of Picture, 1955 Print

    

    1953 Picture

    1955 Print · USGS

    The John Day River country in the early fifties remains a landscape of isolated homesteads and dramatic geology. Researchers can locate several historic properties like Cant Ranch and Mascall Ranch, or trace the canyon through Picture Gorge.

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13. 1953 Map of Spray, 1955 Print

    

    1953 Spray

    1955 Print · USGS

    Central Oregon ranching and river life are captured here in the early fifties, centered on the Spray settlement along the John Day River. Researchers can trace old family sites and mountain landmarks like Winlock, Hoogie Doogie Mtn, and the Corncob Ranch.

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16. 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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19. 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.

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22. 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.

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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 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.

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31. 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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34. 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.

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37. 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.

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40. 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.

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43. 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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