Jarvis Landing on Coos Bay. Jarvis Landing was across the bay from Empire City on the east side of the north spit at the entrance to the bay. Once at Jarvis Landing, travellers could proceed by water transport to Empire City, by rowboat at first or later by steamboat or gasoline launch, to North Bend or Marshfield. Use of automobiles By March 27, 1915, automobiles were being used along the beach route. Hazards along the route On December 9, 1907, the stage left Jarvis Landing at about 6:20, and, upon reaching the beach, encountered water covering the beach from inches to three feet deep. A large wave came in, carrying a log with it; the log then struck the coach. A second wave then came, and rolled over the top of the coach, pushing over the coach, and trapping two passengers. They were rescued by other travellers and, although it was a dangerous situation, no one was seriously harmed. On July 25, 1913, a traveller at Jarvis Landing, Rev. Father Hughes, while transferring from the stage to stage boat, was hurt when he stepped on a rotted plank at the dock at Jarvis Landing. He fell through and, in so doing, struck his face on a protruding spike, suffering a severe gash near his eye. Termination of service Stage service on the beach run between Winchester and Jarvis Landing ended in April 1916, when a railroad was completed linking Reedsport and Coos Bay. Notes References Historic Oregon Newspapers (large searchable digital collection) History of transportation in Oregon Douglas County, Oregon Coos County, Oregon 1876 establishments in Oregon 1916 disestablishments in Oregon