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1951 Map of Bridgeport

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Bridgeport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Bridgeport's urban industrial landscape and complex coastline are caught in detail just after mid-century, showing the city's growth from Black Rock Harbor to the Housatonic River. The map documents a dense network of neighborhoods including East Bridgeport, Stratfield, and Newfield, where the New York New Haven and Hartford RR corridor defines the southern industrial edge near Bridgeport Harbor. Numerous civic institutions are visible, from the University of Bridgeport near the shore to the County Jail and several specialized hospitals.

The terrain transitions from the harbor's developed edge at Tongue Pt to the residential heights of Golden Hill and Toilsome Hill. To the north, the Merritt Parkway carves through the more suburban landscapes of Trumbull and Nichols. Notable local landmarks like Mountain Grove Cemetery and the Bridgeport Municipal Airport illustrate the city's diverse land use during this era of peak Atlantic manufacturing.