1911 Map of Bridgeport

About this map

Buckeye Creek and its neighboring Buckeye Hot Spr define the drainage of this high-altitude landscape where Mono and Tuolumne counties meet. This 1909 proof depicts a terrain shaped by heavy glaciation, visible in the concentrated clusters of alpine basins such as Twin Lakes, Virginia Lakes, and Robinson Lakes. The mapping of the Tuolumne Co Mono Co boundary line across the crest of the Sierra Nevada highlights the importance of watershed divides in early jurisdictional surveys. Notable land use is indicated by the presence of Summers Back Pasture and the naming of numerous peaks like Hanna Mtn and Victoria Pk, reflecting the era's reliance on visible landmarks for navigation through the High Sierra. Researchers will find a preserved look at the drainage patterns and early naming conventions before the heavy development of modern recreational infrastructure in the region.