We’re Celebrating 90 years of member-driven service
And you can celebrate with us! Throughout 2025, watch this page for upcoming events, contests, and specials including:
- A Refer-a-Friend Promotion
- Our popular Loan Giveaway Contest…with a 90th Anniversary twist
- Trivia contests
- Special recognition for longtime Maps members, and more!
A Bit of History
Maps Credit Union was founded in 1935 in Salem, Oregon, by a group of 20 school employees who agreed to volunteer their time and talents to the cause. The credit union, which was originally named Salem Public School Teachers Credit Union, initially benefitted teachers, administrative workers, office employees, and janitorial staff at Willamette University and Marion County Public Schools, but it grew quickly.
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The History of Maps Credit Union: Part II
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The History of Credit Unions in Oregon and Beyond
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