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1958 Map of Bridgeport

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Bridgeport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Mining history and high-altitude ranching intersect along the California-Nevada border in this 1958 survey. The landscape is dominated by the Quaking Asp Mountains and the Masonic Mountain massif, where the historic Masonic district reveals a concentration of industrial activity, including the Pittsburg Liberty Mine, Chemung Mine, and Serita Mine. The presence of a Tramway and numerous prospects near New York Hill suggests the intensity of the era's extraction efforts.

In the lowlands, the Bridgeport Reservoir serves as a focal point for the Bridgeport Valley, flanked by the town of Bridgeport and the Bryant Airport. The map documents a network of rural life through family-named holdings like Roach Ranch, Atcheson Ranch, and Ravenel Ranch. Significant historical markers include the Von Schmidt Line boundary and several former habitations such as Chinese Camp and the Conway Stage Sta, offering a detailed view of the region's transitional state in the mid-20th century.