1920 Map of Bath

About this map

Merrymeeting Bay serves as the central focal point of this coastal landscape, where the Cathance River and Muddy River converge within a complex network of tidal inlets and islands. This military survey, compiled by the Corps of Engineers, details a maritime economy and transit hub at the height of the rail era. Extensive rail infrastructure is documented, including the M. C. R. R. and the Lewiston Brunswick & Bath Electric R. R., which linked the industrial centers of Bath and Brunswick to the surrounding countryside. Along the jagged coastline, the map identifies numerous small landings and island communities such as Orr Island, Cundy Harbor, and Phippsburg. Notable landmarks like the Quaker church and the Hospital in Bath provide specific points of interest for genealogical and local history research in this tidal region of Sagadahoc and Cumberland Counties.