1971 Map of North Bend

To the east, the map reveals the transition from the developed bayfront to the managed timberlands of the Elliott State Forest. Narrow inlets like Haynes Inlet and Kentucky Slough reach deep into the interior, while the west is characterized by the unique coastal environment of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area and the Siuslaw National Forest. Local landmarks such as Noah Butte and several community schools, including Sunny Hill Sch and Milner Crest Sch, anchor the residential growth spreading from the city core.