1971 Map of Coos Bay

About this map

Coos Bay and its complex waterfront dominate this early 1970s survey, illustrating a landscape defined by timber, maritime trade, and resource extraction. The city center is densely detailed, featuring prominent landmarks like the Armory, Hospital, and Marshfield High Sch, while the surrounding neighborhoods of Eastside, Bunker Hill, and Englewood show the established residential footprint of the era. Southward, the map follows the winding courses of Isthmus Slough and Catching Slough, revealing the area's industrial roots through the Libby Mine and Southport Mine. The presence of numerous family and community landmarks, such as the Sumner Pioneer Cem and Archer Cem, provides a detailed record for genealogists. The intricate network of waterways like Shinglehouse Slough and Davis Slough highlights the navigational challenges and logistical importance of the estuary system before significant modern shoreline modifications.