1920 Map of Bath

About this map

The Kennebec River and its intricate network of coastal inlets define this 1920 survey of coastal Maine. Significant transit infrastructure is visible, including the Maine Central R. R. and the Shore Line Electric R. R., which linked maritime communities like Bath and Brunswick. The map documents a period when water-based commerce and rail transport were deeply intertwined, evidenced by the numerous landings and stations such as Cathance Sta. and New Meadows Station. Inland, the landscape is marked by prominent elevations like Mount Ararat and Sprague Hill, while the coast is a labyrinth of sounds and bays including Harpswell Sound and Merrymeeting Bay. Small villages and hamlets, including Cundy Harbor and Parker Head, are shown with their building footprints, providing a detailed record of settlement patterns before modern coastal development transformed the region's character.