1960 Map of Bridgeport West

About this map

Bridgeport serves as the focal point of this 1960s study, situated where the Chicago Rock Island And Pacific railroad crosses the West Fork Trinity River. The landscape is defined by the eastern shores of Lake Bridgeport, where numerous inlets like Marine Base Slough and Crappie Cove create a complex shoreline. Local history is deeply etched into the terrain through a series of named elevations including Bowlin Mound, Carlisle Mound, and East Mound, the latter of which features the East Mound Cem. Cultural sites such as the Mexican Cem, the Lake Bridgeport Youth Camp, and a Drive-in Theater suggest a community in transition, balancing its agricultural roots with growing recreation and regional infrastructure like the nearby Gas Plant and Claypit.