St. Claire River Detroit Michigan Channel Depths 1852 U.S. Coastal Survey Map
Brian DiMambroRe-Examination of the Outlet of the South Channel of the River St Clair by Capt. J.N. Macomb T. Eng. Assisted by Lieut J.W. Gunnisson, T.E.and W.H. Hearding C.E. Novr. 1852.
(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Americana, United States, Midwest, Michigan, Detroit, St. Clair River, Nautical Survey).
Issued 1852 by U.S. Government, Washington, D.C. for Sen Doc
Interesting antique engraved map and coastal chart. Engraved note bottom left remarks the water height seems to have risen by at least a foot over the previous 10 years since when last measured.
Overall the sheet is clean, paper uniformly age toned with some light browning, margins as issued. Needs to be handled with care but paper still sound and with nice age patina.
Original fold lines as issued.
Sheet measures c. 19" x 17"
Engraved area measures c. 17" x 15 1/4"
Folio.
[B14959].