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1971 Map of Bridge

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Bridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The confluence of the North Fork Coquille River, East Fork Coquille River, and Middle Fork Coquille River defines the landscape of Coos County in the early 1970s. The settlement of Gravel Ford serves as a central hub, where the Gravel Ford Cem and Bennett County Park sit near the winding riverbanks. Further south, the community of Bridge anchors the valley near the mouth of Big Creek, while Echo Valley and the Hoffman Memorial State Wayside indicate a blend of local agriculture and public recreation spaces.

Industrial activity is evident through the numerous Gravel Pit sites and a Logging Railroad tracing the southern terrain, reflecting the region's timber and resource heritage. Prominent elevations like Shuck Mountain, Sugarloaf Mountain, and Schneider Butte separate the many drainage basins of Weekly Creek, Endicott Creek, and Indian Creek. Key infrastructure supporting these rural corridors includes the Crosby Bridge, Cooper Bridge, and a dedicated Aqueduct system.