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1945 Map of Bath

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Bath
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

The maritime identity of mid-coast Maine is clearly defined on this mid-1940s survey, where the confluence of the Androscoggin River and Kennebec River forms the expansive Merrymeeting Bay. The city of Bath serves as the focal point, its industrial footprint including the Maine Central railroad corridors and proximity to resources like Dana Mill. The landscape is a complex of peninsulas and islands, with Sebascodegan Island and Orrs Island sheltering numerous coves and sounds.

Evidence of established village life is found in the distribution of coastal settlements like Cundys Harbor and Popham Beach. Genealogists will find significant detail in the mapping of local landmarks, such as Winnegance Cem, First Parish Cem, and the Magagit Yard Cem. Small rural institutions, including the Arrowsic Sch and New Meadows Ch, are scattered across the terrain from Topsham down to the saltwater marshes of Phippsburg.