Rappahannock River Virginia Moss Neck Port Royal 1856 U.S. Coastal Survey chart

Rappahannock River Virginia from Moss Neck to Port Royal

(North America, United States, Virginia, Rappahannock River, Moss Neck, Port Royal, Navigation).

Issued 1856, Washington by United States Coastal Survey.

Detailed mid 19th century lithographed coastal survey. 

Printed on paper stock which is still relatively sturdy and supple, it has gently toned and browned like many other Gov. nautical charts of this era.

Reference includes dates of survey, as well as yearly tidal information. Shoals and sounding depths impart a unique visual quality.

Map remains worthy of display, small scattered signs of age and handling. Light toning/ browning along original fold lines which appears darker in the pictures than it does on the map itself. 

Original fold lines as issued.

Sheet Measures c. 32 1/2" H x 21" W.

Printed Area Measures c. 31 1/2"  H x 20 1/2" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol.4.

[R29030].