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1960 Map of Bridgeport West

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Bridgeport West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Bridgeport serves as the focal point of this western Wise County landscape, situated at the intersection of the Rock Island and Chicago railroad and the West Fork Trinity River. The topography is defined by prominent elevations like West Mound and East Mound, which overlook a network of watercourses including Village Creek and Ramsey Creek. The vast expanse of Lake Bridgeport dominates the west, featuring numerous named sloughs and islands such as Stripling Island and Rattlesnake Island.

Rural life is preserved through local landmarks such as Pleasant Valley Ch, Wilson Prairie Ch, and the Oldtown Cem. Industrial activity is evident in the Claypit, various quarries, and the growing Bridgeport Airport. The map also captures the recreational side of the era with the Lake Bridgeport Youth Camp and several gaging stations along the shoreline, illustrating the region's managed water resources during the mid-20th century.