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Old Maps of Fossil, Oregon

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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
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 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.
  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.
  25. 1966 Map of Kinzua, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Kinzua, 1968 Print
    1966 Kinzua
    1968 Print · USGS
    Wheeler County timber and river life are captured here in the mid-1960s, showing the intersection of logging and ranching. Trace the path of the Kinzua Pine Mills Co RR or locate family sites like Sutton Ranch and the IOOF Cem.
  28. 1970 Map of Fossil North, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Fossil North, 1973 Print
    1970 Fossil North
    1973 Print · USGS
    North of the Wheeler County seat in the early 1970s, the plateau gives way to the deep drainages of the John Day country. Researchers can locate the Mayville Cem, trace the winding Condon Kinzua & Southern railroad, and find local landmarks like Black Butte.
  31. 1981 Map of Stephenson Mountain, 1997 Print
    1981 Map of Stephenson Mountain, 1997 Print
    1981 Stephenson Mountain
    1997 Print · USGS
    The high-desert ranching and mining heart of North Central Oregon is captured here in the early eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace old settlements and mineral prospects from Shaniko to the Oregon King Mine and the John Day River canyon.
  34. 1981 Map of Condon, 1997 Print
    1981 Map of Condon, 1997 Print
    1981 Condon
    1997 Print · USGS
    North-central Oregon in the early eighties reveals a vast plateau landscape defined by the deep canyons of the John Day and Deschutes rivers. Researchers can trace the rural legacy of the region through small hubs like Condon, Fossil, and the Old Railroad Grade.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1987 Map of Fossil South, 1988 Print
    1987 Map of Fossil South, 1988 Print
    1987 Fossil South
    1988 Print · USGS
    The town of Fossil and its surrounding canyonlands are documented here during the late eighties, showing a landscape defined by ranching and forestry. Researchers can trace local landmarks like the Cem, Fossil Butte, and the State Forestry Headquarters.
  40. 2011 Map of Fossil South, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Fossil South, 2011 Print
    2011 Fossil South
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Fossil, including Wheeler County, United States, and other nearby areas
  43. 2011 Map of Fossil North, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Fossil North, 2011 Print
    2011 Fossil North
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Fossil, including Mayville, Wheeler County, and other nearby areas
  46. 2014 Map of Fossil North, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Fossil North, 2014 Print
    2014 Fossil North
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Fossil, including Mayville, Wheeler County, and other nearby areas
  49. 2014 Map of Fossil South, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Fossil South, 2014 Print
    2014 Fossil South
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Fossil, including Wheeler County, United States, and other nearby areas
  52. 2017 Map of Fossil North, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Fossil North, 2017 Print
    2017 Fossil North
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Fossil, including Mayville, Wheeler County, and other nearby areas
  55. 2020 Map of Fossil North, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Fossil North, 2020 Print
    2020 Fossil North
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Fossil, including Mayville, Wheeler County, and other nearby areas
  58. 2020 Map of Fossil South, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Fossil South, 2020 Print
    2020 Fossil South
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Fossil, including Wheeler County, United States, and other nearby areas
  61. 2023 Map of Fossil South, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Fossil South, 2023 Print
    2023 Fossil South
    2023 Print · USGS
    The high country of Wheeler County comes into focus in this contemporary survey of the area surrounding Fossil. Researchers can locate the Wheeler County Courthouse, trace family roots at the Fossil IOOF Cem, or explore names like Schoolhouse Canyon and Old Mill Canyon.
  64. 2023 Map of Fossil North, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Fossil North, 2023 Print
    2023 Fossil North
    2023 Print · USGS
    The high plateau of Gilliam and Wheeler counties comes into focus in this recent survey of Fossil and its northern reaches. Researchers can trace land use around Mayville, locate the Masonic Cem, and follow the winding course of Hoover Creek.
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