1894 Map of Bath

About this map

Merrymeeting Bay serves as the focal point of this coastal survey, where the Muddy River and Cathance River converge before the waters of the Kennebec flow toward the Atlantic. The landscape is defined by the intricate finger-like peninsulas of Harpswell, with long inlets such as Long Cove and The Gurnet creating a fragmented coastline of rocky points and ledges. Inland, the industrial and transport hubs of Brunswick and Topsham are shown at a critical juncture, connected by the Maine Central R.R. as it crosses the river toward Bath. The map reveals a maritime economy deeply tied to the shore, from the shipbuilding potential of Winnegance Bay to the small fishing outposts at Cundy Harbor and Orr Island. Local industry is evidenced by sites like Brick Id. and Mill Id., while the interior is punctuated by landmarks such as Mount Ararat and Sprague Hill.