1963 Map of Bath

About this map

Maine Central RR tracks thread through the complex coastal geography of the Midcoast in the early 1960s, connecting historic shipbuilding and maritime centers. The landscape is dominated by the estuaries of the Androscoggin River, Kennebec River, and Sheepscot River, which converge at the vital inland waters of Merrymeeting Bay. This survey captures the intricate network of peninsulas and islands that defined the region's economy, from the commercial hub of Bath and the educational center at Brunswick to the outer reaches of Monhegan Island and the Georges Islands. Coastal travel is anchored by U.S. 1, while more remote fishing communities such as New Harbor and Friendship remain tied to the surrounding North Atlantic Ocean. The map provides a clear record of the jurisdictional boundaries between Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Lincoln, and Knox counties during this period of mid-century development.