1956 Map of Bridger

About this map

Clarks Fork Yellowstone River dominates this mid-century landscape, flanked by an intricate network of irrigation channels including the Orchard Canal and Bartlett Ditch. The town of Bridger serves as a central hub, where the Northern Pacific and Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad meet. The map reveals a community deeply tied to both transit and agriculture, evidenced by the numerous named properties like Phillips Ranch and Langstaff Ranch dotting the terrain west of the river. Local infrastructure is well-defined, from the Bridger Cem and the Bostic Cem to a local Drive-in Theater and Rodeo Ground. To the northwest, the Cherry Springs Sch (Aband) reflects shifts in rural education. The presence of several Gravel Pit sites and a Mine Dump suggests a diversified local economy beyond the river-fed fields and livestock operations.