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1946 Map of Bridgeport

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Bridgeport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1946
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

The Tennessee River dominates this 1940s landscape, winding past the town of Bridgeport and under the heavy shadow of Sand Mountain. This survey illustrates the mid-century transition of the valley as the Guntersville Reservoir and its associated Guntersville Reservation defined new shorelines. The era's transportation network is clearly visible, from the tracks of the St Louis and Chattanooga RR to the crossing at Reese Ferry.

Family history and rural settlement patterns are preserved through numerous landmarks like Kirkpatrick Cem and James Cem. The map documents the scattered community life of the region, anchored by local institutions such as Crescent Hill Sch and Harris Chapel. Along the western edge, Battery Hill stands as a reminder of the strategic high ground overlooking the wide river valley and the northern tip of Long Island.