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1956 Map of Reedsport

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Reedsport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The confluence of the Umpqua River and Smith River defines this coastal landscape in the mid-1950s, where the timber and rail economy centered on Reedsport and Gardiner. The Southern Pacific railroad bridges the rivers, connecting these waterfront settlements to the interior, while the rugged coastline is marked by the Umpqua Lighthouse State Park and the expansive dunes of the Siuslaw National Forest.

Inland, the intricate fingers of Tenmile Lake and North Tenmile Lake create a complex geography of water and timber, dotted with small landmarks like Camp Easter Seal and Shutter Landing. The presence of the North Bend Air Force Station near the southern edge and the Lakeside Landing Field at Lakeside highlight the era's infrastructure. These survey details provide a clear view of Douglas and Coos counties before the full modernization of the coastal highway corridor.