1950s Maps of Coos County, Oregon

1. 1954 Map of Coos Bay

   

   1954 Coos Bay

   1954 Print · USGS

   Coastal Oregon at mid-century shows a landscape of timber and tides, from the river ports to the edge of the Pacific. Researchers can trace family roots through coastal schools like Beachview School or follow the Southern Pacific RR through Reedsport and Coos Bay.

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4. 1954 Map of Bone Mountain, 1955 Print

   

   1954 Bone Mountain

   1955 Print · USGS

   The timber-rich backcountry of Coos and Douglas counties is seen here in the mid-fifties, during the height of the region's logging era. Researchers can trace old forest outposts and industry landmarks like Camp No 2, the Wooden Rock Guard Sta, and the Fuller Mine.

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7. 1954 Map of Marial, 1956 Print

   

   1954 Marial

   1956 Print · USGS

   The Rogue River canyon in the 1950s is shown here as a remote landscape of forest camps and river bars. Genealogists and historians can trace old trails and lookouts including Dutch Henry Trail, Marial, and Paradise Bar Landing Field.

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10. 1954 Map of Cape Blanco, 1956 Print

    

    1954 Cape Blanco

    1956 Print · USGS

    Coastal Curry County at the height of the 1950s shows a landscape defined by its maritime hazards and river-mouth agriculture. Researchers can trace the layout of the Cranberry Bogs, the grounds of Cape Blanco State Park, and dozens of named offshore rocks like Best Rock and Seal Rock.

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13. 1954 Map of Agness, 1956 Print

    

    1954 Agness

    1956 Print · USGS

    Coastal Oregon's wild interior is captured here in the mid-fifties as river life and forest management shaped the landscape. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early footprints of Agness, Illahe, and Oak Flat, alongside remote landmarks like Bonanza Basin and the local Cemetery.

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16. 1954 Map of Powers, 1956 Print

    

    1954 Powers

    1956 Print · USGS

    The timber and ranching country of Coos and Curry Counties comes alive in the mid-fifties, centered on the railroad town of Powers. Researchers can trace old family holdings like Dement Ranch, locate the Etelka Sch, and follow the Southern Pacific line to Gaylord Siding.

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19. 1954 Map of Langlois, 1956 Print

    

    1954 Langlois

    1956 Print · USGS

    Coastal Curry County in the mid-fifties is a landscape of cranberry agriculture and rugged timberlands. Researchers can trace the early highway settlements of Denmark and Langlois or locate coastal landmarks like Floras Lake and the Cranberry Bogs.

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22. 1955 Map of Camas Valley, 1957 Print

    

    1955 Camas Valley

    1957 Print · USGS

    Douglas County’s timber country comes into focus in the mid-1950s, showing the networks of water and road that sustained these mountain communities. Researchers can locate early family burial sites like Noah Cem and Patterson Cemetery or trace the early paths of Wagon Road and Callahan Rd.

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25. 1955 Map of Scottsburg, 1957 Print

    

    1955 Scottsburg

    1957 Print · USGS

    Coastal Oregon's timber and river country is recorded here in the mid-fifties, centered on the historic river landing of Scottsburg. Researchers can trace the early footprints of the Elliott State Forest and locate specific landmarks like Loon Lake, Ash Valley, and Elk Peak.

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28. 1955 Map of Ivers Peak, 1957 Print

    

    1955 Ivers Peak

    1957 Print · USGS

    The Oregon Coast Range is captured here in the mid-1950s, showing a rugged landscape of state parks and timber outposts. Trace the remote Tioga Guard Station, the Coos River Fish Hatchery, and landmarks like Golden Falls.

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31. 1955 Map of Sitkum, 1957 Print

    

    1955 Sitkum

    1957 Print · USGS

    The Oregon backcountry in the mid-1950s was a network of timbered ridges and river-dependent settlements. Researchers can trace the early road systems through Sitkum and Dora, locating fire watch points like Brewster Rock Lookout and Kenyon Lookout.

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34. 1955 Map of Tyee, 1957 Print

    

    1955 Tyee

    1957 Print · USGS

    The winding Umpqua River and the timbered ridges of Douglas County are captured here in the mid-fifties. Local historians can trace the early riverside settlements of Tyee and Millwood or locate the fire lookouts at Bateman Lookout and Kelly Butte.

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37. 1955 Map of Medford, 1964 Print

    

    1955 Medford

    1964 Print · USGS

    Southern Oregon's valley towns and high peaks are captured here in the mid-1950s, showing the region before the completion of the modern interstate system. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of timber and mining outposts from Wolf Creek to Butte Falls and the early roads to Crater Lake.

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40. 1956 Map of Reedsport

    

    1956 Reedsport

    1956 Print · USGS

    Coastal Douglas and Coos counties appear here in the mid-fifties, centered on the bustling river-and-rail hub of Reedsport. Researchers can trace the waterfront legacy of Gardiner, locate the North Bend Air Force Station, or explore the lakeside landings at Lakeside and Shutter Landing.

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43. 1957 Map of Medford

    

    1957 Medford

    1957 Print · USGS

    Southern Oregon during the mid-fifties is captured here as a region of growing valley cities and vast timberlands. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-road corridors connecting Medford, Jacksonville, and Grants Pass to more remote locales like Wolf Creek or Butte Falls.

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46. 1958 Map of Medford

    

    1958 Medford

    1958 Print · USGS

    Southern Oregon's Rogue River valley thrived in the 1950s as a crossroads of rail and road. Researchers can trace the legacy of timber and tourism through Southern Pacific RR lines and landmarks like Crater Lake and Oregon Caves National Monument.

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49. 1958 Map of Roseburg, 1960 Print

    

    1958 Roseburg

    1960 Print · USGS

    The timber valleys and high volcanic peaks of Southern Oregon are captured here in the late fifties. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific rail line through historic settlements like Cottage Grove, Yoncalla, and Oakridge near the Cascade Range crest.

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52. 1958 Map of Coos Bay, 1974 Print

    

    1958 Coos Bay

    1974 Print · USGS

    The Southern Oregon coastline at mid-century reveals a bustling maritime and timber economy centered on Coos Bay and North Bend. Researchers can trace the legacy of coastal settlements from Bandon to Brookings, including rail lines of the Southern Pacific RR and the rugged reaches of the Siuslaw National Forest.

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55. 1959 Map of Roseburg

    

    1959 Roseburg

    1959 Print · USGS

    The Umpqua and Willamette valleys meet the high Cascades in this late-fifties study of Southern Oregon's timber and rail corridors. Genealogists and researchers can trace the Southern Pacific RR through historic towns like Roseburg, Yoncalla, and Cottage Grove.

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