1957 Map of Yaquina

About this map

Yaquina Head serves as a prominent maritime landmark on this mid-century survey of the Oregon coast, which captures the development of Newport and its surrounding communities. The map details the intricate geography of Yaquina Bay and the Yaquina River, where small riverfront settlements like Oysterville and Winant are documented alongside Oneatta Point. The coastal landscape is shaped by the Oregon Coast Highway, connecting recreation areas like Beverly Beach State Park and Devils Punch Bowl State Park with the urban center. Inland, the map reveals the transition from coastal bluffs to the deep drainages of the Siuslaw National Forest. Researchers can trace the infrastructure of the era through the Newport Airport, a drive-in theater at Southbeach, and the Coast Guard Station near the bay entrance, illustrating a period of significant growth in commerce and tourism.