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1898 Map of Coos Bay

Name: 1898 Topographic Map of Coos Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1898
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1898

About this map

Coos Bay and the winding Coquille River define this coastal landscape at a time when maritime commerce and river transport were the lifeblood of the region. The map captures the early configuration of Marshfield and North Bend, along with the industrial footprint of timber and coal near Beaver Hill and Coaledo. Numerous sloughs, such as Isthmus Slough and Haynes Slough, provide a detailed look at the complex waterways that served as primary thoroughfares before the establishment of modern highways.

Further south, the river port of Bandon sits at the mouth of the Coquille, marked by its light and the prominent Tupper Rock. Settlement patterns are clear in the small landings and towns like Parkersburg, Prosper, and Myrtle Point, where the river network supported local industry and agriculture. Notable terrestrial landmarks like Blue Mountain and the Randolph Trail offer insights into the overland routes used by early settlers moving between the rugged interior and the Pacific coast.