Publication Date: 1890
Seller: Art Source International Inc., Boulder, CO, U.S.A.
This antique coastal survey was made for the United States Coast Survey. The surveys provide depth readings and notes on important coastal characteristics of the area mapped. The names of harbors, rivers, islands, light houses, channels, shoals, capes, inlets, and coastal towns are identified on the map. These charts show areas that have likely undergone significant changes due to modifications and recessions of coastal lands, making them fascinating to anyone interested in local geography and history. Note: Age toning around the folds in these maps is quite common. Map is sold folded as issued. This map measures 52 inches by 28.5 inches.
Publication Date: 1890
Seller: Art Source International Inc., Boulder, CO, U.S.A.
The United States Geological Survey publishes topographic maps of the entire United States. These maps are often used as the basis for other commercial map products and they serve as one of the best tools available for navigating the countrys wild and urban terrain. The maps show contour lines (lines of equal elevation) which depict natural features of the land, as well as streams, roads, trails, forest types, buildings, and other natural man-made features. It has become more difficult over the years to find these older publication dates. A giant map. This map measures 49.5 inches by 26 inches.
Publication Date: 1895
Seller: Art Source International Inc., Boulder, CO, U.S.A.
This black and white, antique coastal survey was made for the United States Coast Survey. The surveys provide depth readings and notes on important coastal characteristics of the area mapped. The names of harbors, rivers, islands, light houses, channels, shoals, capes, inlets, and coastal towns are identified on the map. These charts show areas that have likely undergone significant changes due to modifications and recessions of coastal lands, making them fascinating to anyone interested in local geography and history. Note: Age toning around the folds in these maps is quite common. Map is sold folded as issued. This map measures 52 inches by 28.5 inches.