Bridgeport California Map

About Bridgeport, California

Bridgeport is a locality in Nevada County, California, United States. Bridgeport is located at 39.2916°N, 121.1947°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 93517.

Bridgeport rests in a fold of the Sierra Nevada foothills, where the land begins its slow, deliberate ascent towards the higher peaks. It lies 24.9 miles east-north-east of Yuba City, CA (from Yuba City, CA: bearing 65°T), and is situated 8.7 miles north-west of Grass Valley. Oak woodlands, ancient and gnarled, cling to the slopes, their limbs reaching out like weathered hands against a sky that often burns a startling, clear blue. The air here carries the scent of sun-baked earth and the sharp, clean perfume of pine needles, a fragrance that deepens as the afternoon sun angles low, casting long, theatrical shadows across the rolling terrain. A quietude pervades Bridgeport, a stillness that seems to emanate from the very stones and soil, broken only by the occasional chirp of a bird or the distant hum of a passing vehicle, a sound that quickly dissolves back into the encompassing peace. The history of Bridgeport is inextricably linked to the veins of gold that once pulsed beneath this very ground, a legacy whispered in the weathered facades of its older buildings and the names of its streets. Prospectors, drawn by the promise of fortune, carved out a life here during the 19th century, their efforts shaping the early character of this settlement. Though the feverish rush has long since subsided, the spirit of resilience and resourcefulness remains, now channeled into a more grounded economy. Local businesses, often family-run and deeply rooted, serve the needs of residents and the few travelers who venture this way, offering a glimpse into a life lived at a more deliberate pace. The land itself, with its fertile pockets and dependable streams, still offers sustenance, supporting small-scale agriculture and the quiet contentment of rural existence, a timeless echo of generations past.

About This Bridgeport Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bridgeport, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.291559, -121.194679. 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 Nevada County.

Detailed location data for Bridgeport includes the ZIP code (95338), telephone area code (530, 760), county seat of Nevada County (Nevada City), 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.