1986 Map of Bridgeport

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The Hudson River and Long Island Sound anchor this mid-1980s topographic study of the tristate coastal corridor. Major urban centers from Bridgeport and Stamford to White Plains and Peekskill are shown amidst a complex network of reservoirs and parklands that support the region's dense population. This era reveals the mature transportation infrastructure of the Merritt Parkway and Connecticut Turnpike, while also detailing institutional landmarks such as Sing Sing Prison in Ossining and the West Point Military Academy. The map provides an intricate look at the hydraulic systems of the Croton Falls Reservoir and Kensico Reservoir, critical components of the area's water management. Notable educational and recreational sites, including Yale University and Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, are situated within the varied terrain that bridges the coastal lowlands and the inland highlands.