In 1872 Commodore Perry Maupin, son of a rugged Kentuckian and figure of note, Howard Maupin, established a ferry across the Deschutes River above the large island (close to the Oasis Resort camping area). Mrs. W.H. Staats acquired the town site from her brother and together with her husband set about preparation of a town for the railroads that were to be built up the Deschutes Canyon. Staats named the town site Maupin’s Ferry, but postal authorities cut off the last word. Since 1909, the town has been called Maupin.

Maupin is located on both sides of the Deschutes River on Highway 197.  A small town lifestyle will greet you anywhere you go in Maupin.