Myrtle Point is a city in Coos County, Oregon, United States, established in 1887.
[7] Myrtle Point is about 15 miles (24 km) from the Pacific Ocean in southwestern Oregon.
Oregon Route 42, which runs generally east−west from near Roseburg to near Coos Bay, passes through Myrtle Point.
[8] The South Fork Coquille River receives the east fork of the Coquille River just south of the city, and the combined stream receives the North Fork Coquille River just north of Myrtle Point.
[2] Due to its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, the climate of the Coquille River Valley and Myrtle Point is considered mild and wet.
Due to being further inland, summers are warmer and sunnier than in nearby Bandon or Coos Bay, but extremes are still rare.
27.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.
26.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.
The Coos County Logging Museum is located in Myrtle Point.