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1958 Map of Bridgeport

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Bridgeport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Bridgeport sits at the southwestern edge of this survey, serving as a hub for the high-altitude ranching and mining country along the Nevada California border. The landscape is defined by the massive Bridgeport Reservoir and the winding East Walker River, which provided the essential water for remote outposts like Sweetwater Ranch and Bavenel Ranch.

Evidence of the region's transient mining history is found in several historical locations, including the Masonic (Site), Star City (Site), and Sonoma (Site). Industrial activity is centered around Masonic Mountain, where the Pittsburg Liberty Mine and Serita Mine are located near Lower Town and Upper Town. The presence of the Conway Stage Sta (Site) and various Jeep Trails underscores the difficulty of travel through this corner of the Toiyabe National Forest during the mid-20th century.