Description: 1861 Map Coast Survey Progress Atlantic GulfMexico Pacific United States Bache Title: SketchShowing the Progress of the Survey on the Atlantic Gulf of Mexico and PacificCoast of the United States, to November 1861 Description: Nice example of a mid-19th centurychart or map (dated 1861) issued by the U. S. Government at the beginning ofthe Civil War showing the progress of the survey on the Atlantic, Gulf ofMexico and Pacific Coasts of the United States. This scarce map was published asno. 28 in the Report of the Superintendent of the Coast Survey showingthe progress made in the survey for the year 1861 under the supervision of A.D. Bache. This coastal chart of the United States summarizes the wealth ofscientific information collected by the United States Coastal Survey. Varioustypes of shading indicate the type of work and its status along the East, West,and Gulf coasts. The map also depicts the Gulf Stream, navigable bays andharbors, and routes of longitudinal determination. A box in the lower rightprovides statistics summarizing the work required to carry out the varioustasks. Condition: Antique folding chart in very goodaantique condition, nice impression on sturdy paper, uniform light age toning, slightlydarker along the folds, a few light spots. Size: Approx. 26 x 26 inches Will shipUSPS Media Mail for free.
Price: 59.99 USD
Location: Lafayette, Colorado
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Date Range: 1850-1899
Type: River Map
US State: California
Format: Folding Map
Printing Technique: Lithography
Year: 1861
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Cartographer/Publisher: A. D. Bache
City: Napa, Petaluma
Country/Region: United States of America
