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1943 Map of Bandon

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Bandon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The Coquille River serves as the central artery for this coastal landscape during the early 1940s, winding past established settlements like Bullards, Prosper, and Riverton. Along the river's mouth stands the historic Coquille River L H, a critical landmark for maritime navigation near the town of Bandon. The map reveals a transitioning industrial base where coastal mining for heavy minerals is evident at the Seven Devils Mine, while operations at the Eagle Mine Abandoned and Pioneer Mine Abandoned have already ceased.

Rural life is anchored by a network of local schools including Prosper Sch and several along the smaller drainages, such as Lower Twomile Sch and Fourmile Sch. Timber and transit interests are represented by the Southern Pacific railroad line to the east and the Beaver Lookout tower. From the coastal outcrops at Face Rock to the inland Doyle Ranch, the map documents a working landscape of hatcheries, mines, and small riverfront communities.