1986 Map of Bridgeport

About this map

The Hudson River corridor and the northern reaches of Long Island Sound anchor this mid-1980s look at the densely developed landscapes of Fairfield and Westchester counties. This era reveals a region defined by its critical infrastructure, including the Metro-North Railroad and the graceful curves of the Merritt Parkway. The map documents the extensive water management system serving the growing metropolitan area, with large impoundments like the New Croton Reservoir and Kensico Reservoir dominating the interior topography. Military history and presence are marked at the West Point U.S. Military Academy and Camp Smith Military Reservation along the highlands. Between the industrial river towns like Ossining and Tarrytown and the coastal centers of Stamford and Bridgeport, the map captures a suburban and exurban transition in full, punctuated by preserved lands such as Bear Mountain State Park and Sherwood Island State Park.