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1942 Map of Coos Bay

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Coos Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Industrial and maritime activity define the Oregon coast in this early 1940s survey of the Coos Bay area. Coal extraction is a prominent feature of the landscape, with both the Southport Coal Mine and the Libby Coal Mine (Inactive) located south of the main population centers. The complex geography of the Millicoma River and the Coos River systems is documented in detail, showing a network of sloughs and inlets that supported the regional economy.

Transport infrastructure of the era is recorded through specific landmarks like the Enegren Ferry and the Landrith Bridge, providing a look at how residents crossed the winding waterways before modern highway systems were fully realized. Educational and social life is marked by numerous country schoolhouses, such as Sunny Hill Sch and Kentuck Sch, while the natural timber resources are outlined within the Elliott State Forest and Siuslaw National Forest. The presence of the Southern Pacific RR along the western shore further illustrates the region's historical reliance on rail for moving timber and coal to the deepwater port.