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1945 Map of Bath

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

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

The maritime identity of mid-coast Maine is clearly defined by the complex waterways of the Kennebec River and Merrymeeting Bay just before the end of the Second World War. The city of Bath serves as the industrial anchor, showing a dense urban grid and critical infrastructure like the Hospital and Coast Guard Sta. Across the water, Woolwich and Arrowsic are connected by a network of bridges and roads, while the Maine Central railroad provides the primary land-based artery through Brunswick and Topsham.

Coastal life is etched into the landscape through numerous landings and harbors, such as Cundys Harbor and Five Islands. Local genealogy is well-supported by the inclusion of community landmarks like Magaot Yard Cem, Winnegance Cem, and the Town Hall in Woolwich. The southern fingers of land reaching into Casco Bay reveal a transition from the industrial activity of the Dana Mill to the seasonal or residential character of Sebasco Estates, illustrating the region's dual nature as a working waterfront and a coastal retreat.