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1957 Map of Bridgeport

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Bridgeport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Columbia River geography defines this 1957 landscape, where the construction of the Chief Joseph dam transformed the river into Rufus Woods Lake. The map captures a critical transition in the region's history, documenting the remains of early commerce at the Ft Okanogan (Site) and Ft Okanogan (Site 2), established near the confluence with the Okanogan River. Settlement patterns follow the Great Northern rail line through Wakefield and Monse, while the town of Bridgeport sits at a strategic crossing point above the plateau.

Local landmarks such as the Bedard Sch (Aban'd) and the Indian Cem provide essential data for genealogists tracing the early residents of Douglas and Okanogan counties. The varied terrain of the Columbia Plateau is marked by unique features like Soap Lake Mountain and the expansive Snider Flat, while Bridgeport State Park highlights the area's emerging recreational value during the mid-century era.