Loading map...

2011 Map of Bridgeport

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Bridgeport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Delaware River serves as the central artery for this industrial and maritime corridor, separating the densely settled riverfronts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. On the northern bank, Chester and its surrounding boroughs like Eddystone and Essington show a complex urban landscape where Widener University and the Old Chester Courthouse stand near heavy infrastructure and historical markers like the William Penns Landing Site. The proximity of the Chester State Correctional Institution and the Paulsboro Refinery reflects the deep industrial character of the waterfront during this period.

South across the river, the New Jersey side transitions into a mix of marshes, tidal islands like Little Tinicum Island, and smaller settlements such as Gibbstown and Bridgeport. Water management is evident through features like Aunt Debs Ditch and the Whites Sluice Race. Further inland, the landscape reveals a legacy of milling along Still Run, documented by the Warrington Millpond and Hendrickson Millpond, while several large burial grounds including Rural Cemetery and Saint Josephs Cemetery provide significant points of interest for genealogical research.