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1957 Map of Bath

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Bath
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The confluence of the Androscoggin River and Kennebec River at Merrymeeting Bay defines this mid-century coastal landscape, dominated by the shipbuilding center of Bath and the academic hub of Brunswick. This era shows the maritime economy in transition, where the Maine Central RR and U S Highway 1 serve established coastal settlements while military presence is prominent at the Brunswick Naval Air Station and Topsham Airfield.

Island life remains central to the region's character, with detailed mapping of Arrowsic Island, Sebascodegan Island, and Georgetown Island. To the south, the rocky fingers of Merepoint Neck and Harpswell Neck reach into Casco Bay, dotted with small villages like Cundys Harbor and Popham Beach. Genealogists can find numerous resting places throughout the peninsula, including First Parish Cem and Oak Grove Cem, while navigators can spot the Pond Island Lighthouse guarding the river's mouth.