Bridgeport Illinois Map

About Bridgeport, Illinois

Bridgeport is a locality in Lawrence County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,826. The population density is 655.1 people per km². Bridgeport is located at 38.7059°N, 87.7600°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62417.

Bridgeport unfurls along the Wabash River's western bank, a quiet settlement where the land breathes a gentle, fertile sigh. It lies 32.8 miles south-south-west of York, IL (from York, IL: bearing 191°T), and is situated 4.5 miles west-south-west of Lawrenceville. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, cradle the town, their slopes a patchwork of emerald fields and deeper, shadowed woodlands. The air here carries a unique scent, a mingling of damp earth after a spring rain and the distant, sweet perfume of ripening corn. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-mottled sky, falls in broad, warm shafts, illuminating the weathered wood of old barns and the stoic faces of ancient oaks. The Wabash itself, a broad, unhurried artery, reflects the sky and the passing clouds, its currents a constant whisper against the banks, a living, breathing presence in the life of Bridgeport. The history of Bridgeport is deeply entwined with the rich, alluvial soil of the Wabash valley, a land that has sustained life and livelihoods for generations. Coal mining once pulsed beneath the surface, leaving a subtle imprint on the landscape and a legacy of hard work in the community's bones. Today, agriculture remains the lifeblood, with vast expanses dedicated to soybeans and corn, their stalks rustling like secrets in the summer breeze. Evidence of the past lingers in the scattered remnants of old mining operations and the enduring spirit of a people who understand the patient rhythm of the earth. The river, a constant companion, has always been more than just a waterway; it was the original highway, the life-giver, and its presence continues to shape the character of Bridgeport, a place where the past and the present flow together, much like the waters of the Wabash itself.

About This Bridgeport Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Bridgeport, Illinois 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 Lawrence County.

Detailed location data for Bridgeport includes the ZIP code (60608), telephone area code (312, 773, 217), county seat of Lawrence County (Lawrenceville), and school district assignment (Red Hill Community Unit School District 10). 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.