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1900 Map of Coos Bay

Name: 1900 Topographic Map of Coos Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1900
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1900

About this map

Coos Bay and its complex network of waterways define this coastal landscape at the close of the 19th century, serving as the primary arteries for local commerce and movement. The settlement pattern shows a concentration of activity around the bay and its numerous tidal inlets, such as Isthmus Slough, Pony Slough, and Coalbank Slough. Marshfield and Empire emerge as significant hubs, while the interior is dotted with industrial outposts like Beaver Hill and Coaledo, which were tied to the region's early mining efforts.

Further south, the Coquille River provides another focal point for settlement, with towns like Bandon, Prosper, and Myrtle Point established along its banks. The presence of the Randolph Trail and several small landings illustrates how land-based travel was still emerging in a region primarily reliant on its rivers and the Pacific Ocean. This survey preserves the exact locations of many small riverside communities and landmarks, such as Parkersburg and Riverton, before 20th-century development altered the shoreline.