Bridgeport Washington Map

About Bridgeport, Washington

Bridgeport is a locality in Douglas County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,792. The population density is 830.6 people per km². Bridgeport is located at 48.0082°N, 119.6712°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98813.

Bridgeport, Washington, unfurls under a vast, often brilliant sky where the Columbia River, a ceaseless artery of jade and silver, carves its way through a landscape of stark, sun-baked beauty. It lies 30.9 miles north-northeast of Douglas, WA (from Douglas, WA: bearing 30°T), and is situated 19.7 miles northeast of Chelan. The land here is a study in muted earth tones, a broad canvas brushed with sagebrush, scattered ponderosa pines, and the subtle, undulating contours of coulees etched by ancient floods. In the distance, the colossal, snow-capped shoulders of the Cascade Mountains rise like a promise or a barrier, their western slopes a whisper of the verdant world, while Bridgeport itself basks in the drier, more elemental embrace of Eastern Washington’s high desert. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent, a mélange of dust, sun-warmed rock, and the faint, sweet perfume of wild grasses. The story of Bridgeport is inextricably bound to the powerful flow of the Columbia, a waterway that has sustained life and shaped commerce for millennia. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and the river’s bounty, established a foothold here, their endeavors gradually transforming the wild terrain into fields of wheat and orchards that today contribute to the region’s agricultural backbone. The Wanapum Dam, a monumental presence on the river, not only generates power but also created the expansive Lake Roosevelt, a vast, shimmering expanse that attracts travelers and offers a watery counterpoint to the arid land. Bridgeport carries a quiet dignity, a sense of enduring resilience born from its connection to both the raw power of nature and the persistent spirit of those who have made their homes along this storied river.

About This Bridgeport Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bridgeport, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.0082, -119.671164. 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 Douglas County.

Detailed location data for Bridgeport includes the ZIP code (98813), telephone area code (509), county seat of Douglas County (Waterville), and school district assignment (Bridgeport 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.