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Bridgeport West Virginia Map

Explore Bridgeport, West Virginia, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Bridgeport, West Virginia

How to Use This Bridgeport, West Virginia Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Bridgeport, West Virginia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of West Virginia or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Bridgeport.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Bridgeport
State	West Virginia (WV)
County	Harrison County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	39.303356
Longitude	-80.242901
Population	9,336
Density	337.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	26330
Area Code	304
County Seat	Clarksburg
School District	Harrison County School District

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About Bridgeport, West Virginia

Bridgeport is a locality in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,336. The population density is 337.2 people per km². Bridgeport is located at 39.3034°N, 80.2429°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Bridgeport is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 26330.

Bridgeport rises from the steady, quiet earth of West Virginia, defined by the persistent flow of Simpson Creek carving its way through the landscape. It lies 4.7 miles east of Clarksburg, WV (from Clarksburg, WV: bearing 85°T), and is situated 7.9 miles south-southeast of Shinnston. The low, undulating terrain surrounding Bridgeport suggests a long patience, where the shadows of the Appalachian Mountains reach toward the horizon like a distant, hazy memory. A short distance away, the quiet waters of Hinkel Lake hold the reflection of the clouds, offering a stillness that complements the steady movement of the nearby landscape. To the west, the subtle depressions of Stout Hollow suggest the ancient work of rain and time upon the soil. The quality of light during the late afternoon here casts a deep, amber glow across the fields, grounding the architecture of the streets in a warm, transitory brilliance.

Bridgeport carries the weight of a history rooted in the extraction of energy and the industrious spirit of those who first cleared these timbered slopes. The local economy has evolved from its early reliance on the abundant natural resources beneath the soil to a modern landscape of aviation technology and professional services. Many residents trace their livelihood back to the coal-camp memory that permeates the regional identity, though the current day favors a diverse professional sector that keeps the pace of the streets brisk and purposeful. The influence of these changing industries is visible in the careful maintenance of the infrastructure and the way the morning air feels sharp with the hum of modern commerce. Each workday begins with a quiet intensity, reflecting a collective commitment to sustain the prosperity that has been cultivated over generations.

Bridgeport maintains a cultural character defined by a sturdy independence and a profound appreciation for the communal spaces that anchor daily life. The Benedum Civic Center serves as a vital focal point for social gatherings and public events, anchoring the neighborhood with a sense of continuity. The rhythm of life here is punctuated by the voices of neighbors and the shared traditions that mark the passing of the seasons. Among those who have walked these streets, the philanthropist Michael Late Benedum remains a figure of enduring significance, his legacy woven into the very utility of the public spaces that serve the citizenry today. Even as the modern world encroaches, the people retain a quiet, deliberate way of interacting, favoring local connection over the anonymity found in larger, more hurried places.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Bridgeport Recreation Complex (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 068° E
Compton Park (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 238° SW
Benedum Civic Center (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 204° SW
Bridgeport City Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 225° SW
Center Branch Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.5 mi, 227° SW
Pruntytown State Farm Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 6.3 mi, 070° E
Tygart Valley Cinemas (Cinema) — 8.7 mi, 020° N
Robert H. Mollohan Research Center Tower (Monument) — 9.4 mi, 017° N
Valley Falls State Park (State Park) — 10.0 mi, 047° NE
Tygart Lake State Park (State Park) — 11.0 mi, 089° E
WV Counties Monument (Monument) — 11.3 mi, 016° N
Korean War Memorial (Monument) — 12.9 mi, 027° NE
Covered Bridge Museum (Museum) — 14.9 mi, 134° SE
The Battle of Philippi (Registered Battlefield) — 15.1 mi, 134° SE
Maniac Mountain (Attraction) — 17.1 mi, 167° S
Buckhannon Mural (Public Artwork) — 21.4 mi, 178° S
Latham House - Historical Renovation (Historic Ruins) — 21.5 mi, 178° S
Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum (West Virginia Hospital for the Insane/Weston State Hospital) (Museum) — 21.9 mi, 214° SW
Mon Valley Railroad Historical Society (Museum) — 25.7 mi, 036° NE
AMC CLASSIC Morgantown 12 (Cinema) — 25.9 mi, 030° NE

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