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1944 Map of Bridgeport

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Bridgeport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

Industrial facilities and transport networks dominate this mid-century survey of the Delaware River waterfront, where Pennsylvania and New Jersey converge. Large-scale manufacturing is anchored by the Baldwin Locomotive Works and Westinghouse Village, reflecting the wartime economic vitality of the region. On the Pennsylvania side, institutions like the Pennsylvania Military College and Crozer Theological Seminary sit near established neighborhoods like Eddystone and Upland.

Across the river in New Jersey, the landscape shifts toward a mix of marshy lowlands and agricultural tracts. Significant wetland features such as Cedar Swamp and the Raccoon Creek drainage are interspersed with rural communities like Gibbstown, Repaupo, and Bridgeport. The map reveals the intricate rail infrastructure of the Pennsylvania Railroad and Reading Company, which serviced the river's wharves and industrial plants, while small landmarks like Mt Zion Ch and Oak Grove Sch provide a more personal view of the inland settlements.