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1957 Map of Bath

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Bath
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Kennebec River and Androscoggin River converge at Merrymeeting Bay, anchoring a complex landscape of tidal flats and rocky peninsulas. This mid-century coastal survey documents the significant infrastructure of Bath and Brunswick, from the sprawling Naval Air Station and Topsham Airfield to the academic grounds of Bowdoin College. The area’s maritime importance is evident in the numerous navigation aids like Squirrel Pt Light and Pond Island Light, which guided traffic through the Fiddler Reach and into the Sasanoa River.

Beyond the industrial and military hubs, the map reveals the intricate geography of the Maine coast, including Sebascodegan Island and Arrowsic Island. Small fishing villages and coastal settlements like Cundys Harbor, Sebasco, and Popham Beach are shown at the ends of long, winding roads. Historical landmarks, such as Fort Baldwin and various family cemeteries like Rogers Cem and Hodgkins Cem, provide a detailed record for genealogists and local historians tracking the development of Sagadahoc Co and Cumberland Co counties.