Old Maps of Mitchell, Oregon for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Mitchell with 9 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 Mitchell has changed over the decades.


Mitchell, OR maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 1966 Map of Mitchell, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Mitchell, 1968 Print
    1966 Mitchell
    1968 Print · USGS
    Mitchell and the high desert of Central Oregon are captured here in the late sixties, showcasing a landscape of high buttes and isolated ranchlands. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Richmond Cemetery, the Gable Creek School, and the Old Frizzell Ranch.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 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.

  7. 1988 Map of Mitchell
    1988 Map of Mitchell
    1988 Mitchell
    1988 Print · USGS
    Central Oregon ranching and wilderness come into focus in the late 1980s around the town of Mitchell. Researchers can trace local landmarks like the Cem, the Mitchell Reservoir, and land holdings near Sargent Butte and Meyers.

  8. 1992 Map of Mitchell, 1997 Print
    1992 Map of Mitchell, 1997 Print
    1992 Mitchell
    1997 Print · USGS
    Mitchell sits at the confluence of rugged canyon streams in central Oregon during the early nineties. Researchers can trace the town's footprint near the Cem and Covered Reservoir, or explore the limits of the Ochoco National Forest.

  9. 2024 Map of Mitchell, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Mitchell, 2024 Print
    2024 Mitchell
    2024 Print · USGS
    The high desert settlement of Mitchell and its surrounding canyons are captured here in the contemporary era. Genealogists can locate family names at Mitchell Cem and Lower Mitchell Cem, or trace water rights along Hall Ditch and Nelson Reservoir.

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