1958 Map of Coos Bay

About this map

The Siuslaw National Forest and Siskiyou National Forest define the heavily timbered interior of the Southern Oregon coast in this mid-century survey. Heavy industrial development and maritime trade are centered on the deep-water port of Coos Bay and adjacent North Bend, where the Southern Pacific RR connects coastal lumber interests to the broader rail network. The map illustrates a landscape of high coastal promontories and river estuaries, from Cape Blanco near Denmark to the mouth of the Rogue River at Gold Beach. Smaller agricultural and logging hubs like Coquille, Myrtle Point, and Powers are linked by Route 42, while the iconic Highway 101 serves as the primary coastal artery connecting Port Orford to northern settlements like Florence and Reedsport.