Old Maps of Empire, Coos Bay for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Empire. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Empire.


Empire, Coos Bay maps

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  1. 1896 Map of Coos Bay
    1896 Map of Coos Bay
    1896 Coos Bay
    1896 Print · USGS
    Coastal 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.

  2. 1898 Map of Coos Bay
    1898 Map of Coos Bay
    1898 Coos Bay
    1898 Print · USGS
    The 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.

  3. 1900 Map of Coos Bay
    1900 Map of Coos Bay
    1900 Coos Bay
    1900 Print · USGS
    The 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

  4. 1942 Map of Empire, 1958 Print
    1942 Map of Empire, 1958 Print
    1942 Empire
    1958 Print · USGS
    The 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

  5. 1944 Map of Empire
    1944 Map of Empire
    1944 Empire
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal 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

  6. 1954 Map of Coos Bay
    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.

  7. 1958 Map of Coos Bay, 1974 Print
    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.

  8. 1962 Map of Coos Bay
    1962 Map of Coos Bay
    1962 Coos Bay
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Oregon coast at the end of the fifties reveals a landscape of timber ports and fishing villages connected by U.S. Highway 101. Researchers can trace the rail infrastructure of the Southern Pacific RR and locate early settlements from Florence down to Brookings.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1970 Map of Empire, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Empire, 1973 Print
    1970 Empire
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Coos Bay shoreline at the start of the 1970s reveals a landscape defined by industrial expansion and coastal preservation. Researchers can trace the layout of the Empire settlement, the campus of Southwestern Oregon Community College, and the sprawling North Spit.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1993 Map of Coos Bay
    1993 Map of Coos Bay
    1993 Coos Bay
    1993 Print · USGS
    Coastal Oregon at the start of the nineties reveals a complex landscape of maritime trade, timber forests, and riverside hamlets. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Southern Pacific railroad and find localized landmarks like Parkersburg, Prosper, and Bunker Hill.

  11. 2024 Map of Empire, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Empire, 2024 Print
    2024 Empire
    2024 Print · USGS
    The coastal edge of Coos County comes into focus in this contemporary study of the North Spit and the waterfront districts of Empire and Coos Bay. Researchers can trace the layout of the Southwest Oregon Regional Airport or locate family sites at the Empire Cem.

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