1900 Map of Coos Bay

About this map

Coos Bay serves as the focal point of this late 19th-century coastal landscape, where maritime industry and resource extraction define the local economy. At the turn of the century, Marshfield and Empire stand as primary centers of commerce along the intricate sloughs and inlets of the bay. The map documents the vital importance of water-borne transit, showing how settlements like North Bend and Southport cling to the shoreline, while the Coos River and its forks reach deep into the timber-rich interior.