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1911 Map of Bridgeport

Name: 1911 Topographic Map of Bridgeport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1933
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1933

About this map

The Sweetwater Mountains and high sierra peaks dominate this landscape during a period of active high-altitude mining and ranching. The historic settlement of Bodie serves as a major focal point in the east, while Bridgeport acts as the central hub near the confluence of Buckeye Creek and Robinson Creek. The map documents a specialized mountain economy where mining districts like Masonic and Belfort operated alongside remote outposts such as Conways Stage Station and Hardy Station.

Evidence of early industrial efforts is visible through the presence of the Pittsburgh Liberty Mine, Dunderberg Mine, and several scattered stamp mills. The southwestern corner includes the northern reaches of Yosemite National Park, showing the early park boundary and the intricate network of alpine water bodies including the Twin Lakes, Virginia Lakes, and Summit Lake. From the Tioga Lodge Mono Lake P.O. at the edge of Mono Lake to the high slopes of Mt Patterson, the map captures the transition between rugged silver districts and the grazing lands of Sweetwater Valley.