1954 Map of Bath

About this map

The James River and its intricate meanders dominate this mid-century survey of Brown County, where a system of Levee works attempts to manage the seasonal flooding of the prairie landscape. The settlement of Bath serves as a central hub, situated along the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad line, which provides the primary industrial corridor through the region. At Bath Corner, the intersection of local routes reflects the rural grid system that defines the township boundaries of Bath and Gem.