Bath Maine Map
Explore Bath, Maine, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Bath, Maine
| City | Bath |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Sagadahoc County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 43.93253 |
| Longitude | -69.847186 |
| Population | 8,766 |
| Density | 371.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 04530 |
| Area Code | 207 |
| County Seat | Bath |
| School District | Regional School Unit 01 |
About Bath, Maine
Bath is a locality in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,766. The population density is 371.2 people per km². Bath is located at 43.9325°N, 69.8472°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Bath is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 04530.Bath presents a sturdy silhouette against the gray Atlantic light, defined by the salt-heavy air and the tidal pulse of the nearby coast. It lies 23.6 miles east-southeast of Lewiston, ME (from Lewiston, ME: bearing 124°T), and is situated 7.2 miles east of Brunswick. The landscape around Bath is shaped by the persistent flow of the Kennebec River, which winds toward the sea just a mile away. Beyond the immediate waterfront, the terrain rises toward the distant, rugged outline of The Reach, visible as a dark spine against the horizon. To the east, the sheltered waters of Hanson Bay catch the shifting colors of the afternoon, while the quiet, freshwater depths of Nequasset Lake offer a contrast to the brackish currents nearby. Bath Community Park provides a local green threshold where the spruce-fir woods meet the edge of the developed harbor, grounding the town in the tactile reality of the Maine soil.
Bath carries the weight of a long maritime legacy, built upon the expertise of those who once mastered the construction of great wooden vessels. The local economy remains tethered to this industrial heritage, as the massive silhouettes of cranes and dry docks continue to dominate the skyline where the Kennebec River meets the horizon. Shipbuilding serves as the primary engine of labor, demanding a precision and grit that has defined the character of the workforce for generations. Away from the shipyards, the economy branches into smaller maritime trades and local commerce that service the surrounding coastal landscape. This focus on heavy industry provides a stark, industrial beauty to the waterfront, where the rhythm of the work day is dictated by the turning of the tides and the sounding of whistles.
Bath maintains a cultural character defined by a quiet, industrious independence and a deep respect for the unforgiving northern climate. Residents often gather near the historic downtown, where brick facades reflect a time when the town stood as a premier port of the nineteenth century. Among the notable figures associated with the region, the poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow remains a constant presence in the local consciousness, his verses echoing the maritime spirit of the coast. The town hosts annual gatherings that celebrate its connection to the sea, drawing people to the waterfront to observe the changing season. Whether walking through Bath Community Park or looking out toward Read Island, one senses a place that values its connection to the water as much as its own enduring resilience.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Lower Kennebec (Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 079° E
- Sewall Woods (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.2 mi, 078° E
- Bath Community Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 140° SE
- Library Park (Local Park) — 1.9 mi, 125° SE
- Honor the Brave Memorial (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 137° SE
- Bath Center for the Arts (Arts Centre) — 2.0 mi, 130° SE
- Invulnerable Nothings (Arts Centre) — 2.1 mi, 131° SE
- Merrymeeting Bay Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 279° W
- Beatrice Baxter Memorial Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 2.4 mi, 306° NW
- Kep - Muddy River (State Conservation Area) — 2.6 mi, 297° NW
- Maine Maritime Museum Library Archives (Museum) — 3.1 mi, 149° SE
- Cripps Creek Disc Golf Course (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 281° W
- Doubling Point Rear Range Light (Attraction) — 4.2 mi, 142° SE
- Doubling Point Front Range Light (Attraction) — 4.3 mi, 143° SE
- Private (Conservation Area) — 4.4 mi, 250° W
- Merrymeeting Bay (State) (State Recreation Area) — 4.4 mi, 250° W
- Sidney J. Watson (Monument) — 5.6 mi, 253° W
- Robert P. Dunlap (Monument) — 5.7 mi, 254° W
- Peary–MacMillan Arctic Museum (Museum) — 5.9 mi, 253° W
- Polar Bear Statue (Public Artwork) — 5.9 mi, 254° W
- Pejepscot Historical Society (Museum) — 5.9 mi, 258° W
- Pickard Theater (Theatre) — 5.9 mi, 255° W
- Eveningstar Cinema (Cinema) — 5.9 mi, 258° W
- Fishway Viewing Area (Attraction) — 6.0 mi, 262° W
- Phippsburg Historical Museum (Museum) — 10.2 mi, 168° S
- Ingram Fine Art & Antiques (Gallery) — 10.3 mi, 062° NE
- Sylvan Gallery (Gallery) — 10.3 mi, 062° NE
- Reid State Park (State Park) — 11.0 mi, 148° SE
- Popham Beach State Park (State Park) — 12.4 mi, 172° S
- Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 13.9 mi, 205° SW · 21k acres
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About This Bath Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bath, Maine. Coordinates: 43.93253, -69.847186. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Bath includes the ZIP code (04530), telephone area code (207), county seat of Sagadahoc County (Bath), and school district assignment (Regional School Unit 01).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
