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1993 Map of Coos Bay

Name: 1993 Topographic Map of Coos Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

The deep estuaries of Coos Bay and the winding Coquille River define the coastal landscape of southwest Oregon in the early 1990s. This topographic-bathymetric survey provides a detailed look at the maritime and industrial infrastructure supporting the region, from the North Bend Municipal Airport to the Southern Pacific rail lines serving the timber and shipping hubs. The intricate network of tidal flats and waterways, including Catching Slough and Isthmus Slough, illustrates the complex geography that shaped early settlements like Bunker Hill, Empire, and Southport.

Further south, the map reveals the relationship between the rugged coastline at Cape Arago and the inland river valleys where Riverton and Arago are situated. The extensive reach of the Elliott State Forest and Siuslaw National Forest highlights the significance of the timber industry, while numerous marked quarries and gravel pits indicate the active extraction economy of Coos County during this era. This record captures the region's development before modern shifts in coastal management and industry.