Bridgeport California Map

About Bridgeport, California

Bridgeport is a locality in Mono County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 303. The population density is 6.6 people per km². Bridgeport is located at 38.2558°N, 119.2313°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 93517.

Bridgeport rests in a wide basin, a broad expanse of sagebrush and dry grasses that stretch towards the distant, saw-toothed peaks of the Sweetwater Mountains. It lies 69.1 miles south-south-east of Carson City, NV (from Carson City, NV: bearing 155°T), and is situated 21.5 miles north-north-west of Lee Vining. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of pine and the dry dust of the high desert, a scent that seems to deepen as the sun begins its slow descent, casting long, blue shadows across the ochre earth. The Bridgeport valley floor is a study in muted tones, broken only by the occasional dark green of juniper or the silver shimmer of the West Walker River as it meanders through the landscape, its banks lined with willows that retain a surprising verdancy. The sky above is immense, a boundless canvas that at dusk can ignite with hues of rose and apricot, a fleeting spectacle that stills the wind and lends a quiet grandeur to the surrounding emptiness. The story of Bridgeport is written in the land itself, a history tied to the open range and the hardy souls who sought their fortunes here. For generations, cattle ranching has been the lifeblood of this isolated corner of Mono County, the vast pastures supporting herds that have become as much a part of the scenery as the mountains. The town itself, a collection of weathered buildings that seem to have grown organically from the soil, reflects this enduring spirit. The economy, though modest, is sustained by the working ranches, the essential services that support them, and the steady trickle of visitors drawn to the region's rugged beauty and its proximity to the vast wilderness. Beyond the ranches, the legacy of the Comstock Lode era whispers in the wind, a reminder of earlier booms and the enduring allure of the Nevada desert's mineral wealth that once drew prospectors to this very doorstep.

About This Bridgeport Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Bridgeport, California with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Bridgeport and Mono County.

Detailed location data for Bridgeport includes the ZIP code (95338), telephone area code (530, 760), county seat of Mono County (Bridgeport), and school district assignment (Eastern Sierra Unified School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bridgeport is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.