1894 Map of Bath

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Merrymeeting Bay serves as the central hydrographic hub of this coastal survey, where the Cathance River and Muddy River converge before the waters of the Sasanoa River and Back River navigate the fractured granite coastline toward the Atlantic. The late nineteenth-century landscape is defined by its maritime and rail connectivity, centered on the dual settlements of Brunswick and Topsham. The M. C. R. R. (Maine Central Railroad) is a prominent industrial feature, crossing the river and splitting toward Lewiston. This survey documents a deeply indented shoreline of necks and islands, from the fishing community at Cundy Harbor to the riverside docks of Phippsburg and Parker Head. Notable inland features like Mount Ararat and Sprague Hill overlook a network of tidal creeks and coves, including Winnegance Creek and Maquoit Bay, which sustained the region's ship-building and seafaring traditions during this era.