2015 Map of Bath

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The Illinois River dominates this landscape at the intersection of Mason, Schuyler, and Fulton counties, carving a complex network of backwaters and islands. The village of Bath sits on the eastern bank, its grid of streets such as S Locust St and E Main St positioned near the edge of Bath Lake. To the west, the river creates large landforms like Grand Island and Snicarte Island, surrounded by a series of shallow basins including Patterson Bay, Jack Lake, and Stickey Lake. This watery environment has historically defined local life, from the small clusters at Bluff City and Snicarte to the rural outposts like Marbletown. The terrain transitions from the broad alluvial valley into the higher bluffs to the northwest, where Kerton Cr and Wilson Cr drain toward the river. Local heritage is grounded in sites like Bath Cem, while the modern road network, including Patterson Bay Rd, traces the edges of these persistent wetlands.