1984 Map of Newport South

About this map

Yaquina Bay and its intricate network of sloughs define this mid-1980s coastal landscape, where the Yaquina River meets the Pacific Ocean. The map documents the interface between maritime industry and conservation, featuring the Marine Science Center and South Beach State Park near the entrance to the bay. To the east, the tidewaters of King Slough and Poole Slough weave through a terrain of small landings and points, including McLean Point and Oneatta Point. Historically significant locations such as the riverside community of Yaquina and the small settlement of Oysterville sit along the riverbanks, reflecting the region's long-standing connection to the water. Moving south along the Oregon Coast Highway, the map tracks the transition from the Newport Municipal Airport toward the forested slopes of the Siuslaw National Forest and the rocky shorelines of Seal Rock.