1986 Map of Powers

About this map

The South Fork Coquille River meanders through this Coos County landscape, anchoring the settlement at Powers, which serves as a central hub for the surrounding timber and river valley. In the mid-1980s, this area reflects a mix of recreation and resource management, evidenced by the presence of a Ranger Station, Powers County Park, and the Coquille Myrtle Grove State Park to the north. The terrain is marked by significant peaks such as Whobrey Mtn and Samson Mtn, with local history preserved at the Myrtle Creek Cem and Waterman Cem. The map illustrates the region's industrial and transport legacy through features like the Railroad Grade and numerous Borrow Pits, while smaller settlements like Gaylord and Bancroft dot the drainages of Myrtle Creek and Beaver Creek.