Shoalwater Bay Washington State 1856 U.S. Coastal Survey nautical chart
Shoalwater Bay Washington State 1856 U.S. Coastal Survey nautical chart Shoalwater Bay Washington State 1856 U.S. Coastal Survey nautical chart Shoalwater Bay Washington State 1856 U.S. Coastal Survey nautical chart Shoalwater Bay Washington State 1856 U.S. Coastal Survey nautical chart
$ 125.00

Preliminary Survey of Shoalwater Bay Washington

(North America, United States, Pacific Northwest, Washington, Shoalwater Bay, Coastal Charts, Navigation).

Issued 1856, Washington by United States Coastal Survey.

Very large detailed mid 19th century lithographed coastal survey. 

Printed on paper stock which is still relatively sturdy and supple, it has not thin, heavily toned and browned to the point of fragile to the touch 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, short closed edge tear as typical. 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 (issued folded, acquired folded, shipped folded).

Sheet Measures c. 20 1/2" H x 14" W.

Printed Area Measures c. 18 3/4"  H x 12 1/2" W.

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

[R29025].