1900 Map of Coos Bay

About this map

Coos Bay and its intricate network of sloughs dominate this turn-of-the-century coastal landscape, showing a region deeply tied to its waterways. Major hubs like Marshfield and Empire serve as the primary coastal settlements, while the interior is dotted with riverine towns such as Coquille and Myrtle Point. The map captures an era of overland transit via the Randolph Trail and industrial activity at Beaver Hill. The geography is defined by complex inlets like Isthmus Slough and Catching Slough, which provided essential transport routes before modern road systems were established. In the south, the Coquille River winds past small lumber and fishing outposts including Prosper, Parkersburg, and Riverton. Along the rugged Pacific coast, landmarks like Cape Arago and Coquille Pt. anchor a shoreline that remained largely undeveloped under the protection of the Siuslaw National Forest.