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1971 Map of Coos Bay

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Coos Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Coos Bay serves as the focal point for this coastal survey, where the Pacific Highway and the Southern Pacific railroad converge to support a regional economy built on shipping and extraction. The landscape is defined by its complex tidal waterways, including Isthmus Slough, Catching Slough, and the Coos River, which snake through the terrain and separate neighborhoods like Eastside and Bunker Hill from the central city. Evidence of the area's industrial roots is visible in the Libby Mine and Southport Mine, alongside numerous schools and civic landmarks like the Armory and Marshfield High Sch.

Moving inland, the map captures smaller settlements such as Sumner and Green Acres, connected by a network of winding roads and jeep trails. The documentation of local genealogy is significant, featuring the IOOF Cem, Archer Cem, and the Sumner Pioneer Cem. These landmarks, along with the distinct topography of Telegraph Hill and White Point, provide a detailed record of the Coos County shoreline and its upland communities before further modern development.