1950s Maps of Yamhill County, Oregon

Explore 22 historic maps of Yamhill County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Yamhill County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Yamhill County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Yamhill County, OR maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Vancouver
    1950 Map of Vancouver
    1950 Vancouver
    1950 Print · USGS
    Coastal Oregon and the lower Columbia River valley are captured in detail just after the war. Researchers can trace historic rail routes like the Southern Pacific or locate early settlements such as Vernonia, Gaston, and the Grand Ronde Indian Reservation.

  2. 1950 Map of Vancouver, 1951 Print
    1950 Map of Vancouver, 1951 Print
    1950 Vancouver
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Pacific Northwest urban corridor meets the rugged coast in the years following the war, showing the expansion of Portland and Vancouver. Genealogists and historians can trace the reach of the Southern Pacific RR and locate coastal communities like Tillamook, Seaside, and Tolovana Park.

  3. 1954 Map of Scholls, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Scholls, 1956 Print
    1954 Scholls
    1956 Print · USGS
    Washington County agricultural life is centered on the winding Tualatin River during the mid-fifties. Genealogists can trace family roots through sites like Pleasant Hill Cemetery, the Grange Hall, and several locations of abandoned schools.

  4. 1954 Map of Sherwood, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Sherwood, 1957 Print
    1954 Sherwood
    1957 Print · USGS
    The northern Willamette Valley comes to life in the mid-1950s as the rail-and-river economy transitions toward highway development. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, St Paul School, and the early riverfront layout of Butteville.

  5. 1954 Map of Newberg, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Newberg, 1957 Print
    1954 Newberg
    1957 Print · USGS
    Newberg and the northern Willamette Valley are captured in the mid-1950s as a landscape of river-bend orchards and mountain-foothill farms. You can locate family-named sites like Gibbs Cemetery, trace the Southern Pacific tracks through Rex, and explore the grounds of Champoeg State Park.

  6. 1955 Map of Hebo, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Hebo, 1957 Print
    1955 Hebo
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal Tillamook County is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the development of beach communities and forest management. Genealogists can trace family sites like Herbst Place or locate the Town Lake Cemetery and Cloverdale School.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1955 Map of Fairdale, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Fairdale, 1957 Print
    1955 Fairdale
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Coast Range wilderness and logging frontier of the mid-fifties come into focus here at the intersection of Yamhill, Tillamook, and Washington Counties. Researchers can trace timber history and early outposts at Neverstill, Sixteenmile Cabin, and the High Heaven Lookout.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1955 Map of Grand Ronde, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Grand Ronde, 1957 Print
    1955 Grand Ronde
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Oregon Coast Range at mid-century reveals a landscape of tribal history and timber economy centered around the Grand Ronde Agency. Researchers can trace the legacy of rural education and faith at the Coneridge Sch and the Church in the Wildwood.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1956 Map of Sheridan
    1956 Map of Sheridan
    1956 Sheridan
    1956 Print · USGS
    The South Yamhill River valley in the mid-fifties is a landscape of active timber mills and expanding highways. You can trace the development of Sheridan and Willamina through their millponds, railroads, and rural landmarks like the St Francis Xavier Novitiate.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1956 Map of Ballston, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Ballston, 1957 Print
    1956 Ballston
    1957 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Yamhill and Polk counties come alive in this mid-century survey of the Willamette Valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local life through the Southern Pacific line, the McKinley Sch, and the Ball Cemetery.
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1956 Map of Dundee, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Dundee, 1957 Print
    1956 Dundee
    1957 Print · USGS
    Dundee and the surrounding agricultural valleys are captured here in the mid-fifties as the local railroad and school networks shaped the community. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like the Noble Cemetery, the Ribbon Ridge School, and the Trappist Abbey of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1956 Map of Laurelwood, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Laurelwood, 1958 Print
    1956 Laurelwood
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Tualatin Valley in the mid-fifties shows a landscape of rural schoolhouses and high-ridge parks. You can trace the Southern Pacific rails through Dilley or locate historic sites like Laurelwood Academy and the Wapato Lake Bed.
    4 unique versions available

  13. 1956 Map of St. Paul, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of St. Paul, 1958 Print
    1956 St. Paul
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Willamette Valley in the mid-fifties shows a rural landscape transitioning toward a modern highway era. Genealogists can trace the location of community anchors like Champoeg Cem, the St Louis School, and the now-abandoned Arbor Grove School.
    4 unique versions available

  14. 1956 Map of Sheridan, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Sheridan, 1958 Print
    1956 Sheridan
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Oregon valley life is preserved here, centered on the South Yamhill River as it flows through Sheridan and Willamina. Genealogists can trace family names at Ball Cem and locate rural landmarks like the St Francis Xavier Novitiate.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1956 Map of Gaston, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Gaston, 1958 Print
    1956 Gaston
    1958 Print · USGS
    The northern Willamette Valley foothills are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by timber and valley agriculture. Researchers can trace the Logging Railroad to Stimson Mill or locate several local schoolhouses like Forest Dale School and Seth School.
    3 unique versions available

  16. 1957 Map of Amity, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Amity, 1958 Print
    1957 Amity
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Willamette Valley agricultural landscape and the rising slopes of the Amity Hills are captured here in the late fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rail-side community of McCoy or locate family sites at Bethel Cem and Zena Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  17. 1957 Map of Carlton, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Carlton, 1958 Print
    1957 Carlton
    1958 Print · USGS
    Yamhill County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the late fifties, showing the rail-dependent growth of the Tualatin Valley. Researchers can trace old property lines and local landmarks like the Hillside Sch, McBride Cemetery, and the Carlton Lake State Game Refuge.
    3 unique versions available

  18. 1957 Map of Gervais, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Gervais, 1958 Print
    1957 Gervais
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Marion County farming life centers on the rich soils of French Prairie and the transition of Lake Labish into agricultural land. Researchers can trace the layout of the U S Indian School Chemawa or locate family roots near St Louis and Labish Village.
    3 unique versions available

  19. 1957 Map of Mission Bottom, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Mission Bottom, 1958 Print
    1957 Mission Bottom
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Willamette Valley in the late fifties is captured here through its river landings and rich prairie lands. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Claggett Cem or follow the path of the Wheatland Ferry and the Oregon Electric railroad.
    4 unique versions available

  20. 1957 Map of Mc Minnville, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Mc Minnville, 1958 Print
    1957 Mc Minnville
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Yamhill Valley in the late fifties is captured here during a period of steady growth and agricultural productivity. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprint of Mc Minnville and find rural landmarks like St Joseph, the Mcminnville Grange Hall, and Taylor Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available

  21. 1957 Map of Dayton, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Dayton, 1959 Print
    1957 Dayton
    1959 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Yamhill and Willamette rivers defines this fertile valley landscape during the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace old landings and rural landmarks like Durettes Landing, the Webfoot Grange Hall, and Grand Island Sch.
    4 unique versions available

  22. 1958 Map of Vancouver, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of Vancouver, 1968 Print
    1958 Vancouver
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Lower Columbia and Willamette valleys thrive in the late sixties as major rail and river hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Portland, identify the grounds of Camp Withycombe, and locate coastal landmarks from Tillamook Head to Garibaldi.
    3 unique versions available

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