Old Maps of Coos County, Oregon for Academic Research
Study the evolution of Coos County with 265 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.
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- 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 Coos County has changed over the decades.
Coos County, OR maps
(265)- 1896 Map of Coos Bay
1896 Coos Bay1896 Print · USGSCoastal Oregon at the turn of the century was a world defined by its waterways and timber ports. Trace the early layout of Marshfield, locate coal-era sites like Beaver Hill and Coaledo, or find riverfront landings at Prosper and Parkersburg along the Coquille River. - 1898 Map of Coos Bay
1898 Coos Bay1898 Print · USGSThe Oregon coast at the end of the nineteenth century is defined here by the bustling maritime hubs of Coos Bay and the Coquille River. Genealogists and historians can trace early port towns like Marshfield, Empire, and Bandon alongside the timber-and-coal infrastructure of Beaver Hill. - 1899 Map of Port Orford
1899 Port Orford1899 Print · USGSThe Oregon coast at the end of the nineteenth century was a frontier of maritime trade and rugged interior river settlements. Trace early coastal geography from Cape Blanco to Port Orford, and find isolated communities like Agness and Denmark. - 1900 Map of Coos Bay
1900 Coos Bay1900 Print · USGSThe Oregon coast at the turn of the century was a landscape of tide-water towns and river commerce centered on the massive Coos Bay inlet. Genealogists and local historians can trace early settlements like Marshfield, follow the Randolph Trail, and locate forgotten landings along Isthmus Slough.7 unique versions available - 1903 Map of Port Orford
1903 Port Orford1903 Print · USGSCoastal Curry County at the start of the twentieth century was a landscape of remote mountain outposts and rugged river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements like Illahe, Agness, and Frankport, or locate landmarks such as Mountain Well and Floras Lake.7 unique versions available - 1923 Map of Reedsport
1923 Reedsport1923 Print · USGSCoastal Oregon thrives in the 1920s as river commerce and rail lines connect the Umpqua estuary to the interior. Trace the old Southern Pacific line past Gardiner Sta or locate rural landmarks like Umpqua LH and Tenmile School.4 unique versions available - 1928 Map of Sitkum, 1939 Print
1928 Sitkum1939 Print · USGSThe Oregon Coast Range in the late twenties was a land of timber and trails, where the Umpqua River met the edge of the Umpqua National Forest. Genealogists and historians can trace early river crossings at Shorts Ferry and follow the route of the Old Coos Trail through Camas Valley. - 1942 Map of Reedsport
1942 Reedsport1942 Print · USGSThe Oregon coast at the onset of the 1940s reveals a landscape shaped by the Umpqua River and the Southern Pacific railroad. Genealogists and historians can trace old school sites like Scholfield Sch and find early landmarks including the Umpqua River LH and Lakeside.2 unique versions available - 1942 Map of Empire, 1958 Print
1942 Empire1958 Print · USGSThe Oregon coast at Coos Bay is documented here in the early 1940s, showing a transition from maritime industry to rural ranching. Researchers can locate early family homesteads like Oldland Ranch and trace industrial sites such as the Chickamin Mine and the Pulp Mill in Empire.2 unique versions available - 1942 Map of Coquille, 1960 Print
1942 Coquille1960 Print · USGSCoastal Coos County during the early war years reveals a landscape of river-dependent towns and upland coal mines. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like the County Farm, the Southern Pacific Railroad, and rural schoolhouses including Coaledo Sch and Norway Sch.3 unique versions available - 1942 Map of Coos Bay, 1961 Print
1942 Coos Bay1961 Print · USGSCoastal Oregon at the start of the war years reveals a landscape shaped by coal mining, timber, and a complex network of tidal sloughs. Researchers can locate vanished infrastructure like the Enegren Ferry or trace industrial roots at the Southport Coal Mine and Libby Coal Mine.2 unique versions available - 1943 Map of Bandon, 1955 Print
1943 Bandon1955 Print · USGSThe Oregon coast at Bandon and along the Coquille River appears here during the early years of the war. Researchers can locate coastal landmarks like the Coquille River LH or trace inland history through the Seven Devils Mine and Parkersburg Sch.3 unique versions available - 1944 Map of Empire
1944 Empire1944 Print · USGSCoastal Coos County during the mid-1940s reveals a maritime economy balanced between ranching and industry. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Sengstacken Ranch or trace early school sites such as Beach View Sch and South Slough Sch.4 unique versions available - 1944 Map of Bandon
1944 Bandon1944 Print · USGSCoastal Coos County is captured here during the mid-1940s, as the river-based economy of the Coquille valley supported small timber and mining hamlets. Genealogists and researchers can trace family holdings like Doyle Ranch or locate vanished sites like Seven Devils Mine and the old Parkersburg Sch.2 unique versions available - 1945 Map of Coquille
1945 Coquille1945 Print · USGSCoastal Oregon at the height of the war years reveals a landscape defined by the winding Coquille River and a dense network of logging and mining outposts. Researchers can trace the legacy of small-town life through labels like the Overland Coal Mine, the County Farm, and Twin Oaks Sch. - 1945 Map of Coos Bay
1945 Coos Bay1945 Print · USGSThe Coos Bay region in the mid-1940s shows a landscape where industrial coal mining and timber met the rising Oregon coast tourism era. Genealogists and historians can trace defunct operations like the Libby Coal Mine or find rural landmarks such as Masters Landing and Sunset Cem.3 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Coos Bay
1954 Coos Bay1954 Print · USGSCoastal 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. - 1954 Map of Bone Mountain, 1955 Print
1954 Bone Mountain1955 Print · USGSThe 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.2 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Marial, 1956 Print
1954 Marial1956 Print · USGSThe 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.4 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Cape Blanco, 1956 Print
1954 Cape Blanco1956 Print · USGSCoastal 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.3 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Agness, 1956 Print
1954 Agness1956 Print · USGSCoastal 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.3 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Powers, 1956 Print
1954 Powers1956 Print · USGSThe 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.3 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Langlois, 1956 Print
1954 Langlois1956 Print · USGSCoastal 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.3 unique versions available - 1955 Map of Camas Valley, 1957 Print
1955 Camas Valley1957 Print · USGSDouglas 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.3 unique versions available - 1955 Map of Scottsburg, 1957 Print
1955 Scottsburg1957 Print · USGSCoastal 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.3 unique versions available
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