1893 Map of Bridgeport

About this map

The Pequonnock River and Housatonic River anchor this late 19th-century coastal survey, illustrating the dense industrial and maritime development of southern Fairfield County. The urban core of Bridgeport is shown in detail, expanding from the harbor toward North Bridgeport and East Bridgeport. The influence of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad is evident as it connects major settlements like Stratford and Milford, including the crucial Naugatuck Junction. Along the Long Island Sound coastline, the map documents a series of established parks and landmarks, including Beardsley Park and Seaside Park, alongside working water features such as Berkshire Mill Pond and Moody's Mill Pond. Offshore, the maritime hazards of the era are marked by the Penfield Reef L.H. and Stratford Shoal L.H., while the natural shoreline is defined by Long Beach and Fayerweather Island.