1971 Map of Bill Peak

About this map

Coquille River flows through the northern reaches of this coastal Oregon landscape, marking a transition between the river lowlands and the timbered heights of Bill Peak. The 1971 survey captures the agricultural and recreational footprint of the region near Winterville, where Cranberry Bogs dot the drainage of Geiger Creek. This period reveals a landscape organized by both water and terrain, where a Ferry still connects routes across the river bend while a network of paths like Fishrap Trail and Pack Trail penetrate the interior hills. The mapping of the Bandon Gun Club and various wells and water tanks suggests the localized development of the era. The intricate creek systems, including Lampa Creek and Hall Creek, define the topography, illustrating how early roads like Morrison Road and Randleman Creek Road were forced to navigate the sharp ridges and deep draws of the Coos County backcountry.