2 Coast Survey Charts 1861 Sketch J X, Point Sal to Tomales Bay+Tomales Bay CA

Description: Two US Coast Survey charts: U.S. Coast Survey Sketch J Showing the Progress of theSurvey In Section No. X From Point Sal to Tomales Bay Nice example of a mid-19th century U.S. Coast Survey triangulation chart (dated 1861) issued at the beginning of the Civil War showing the California coast from Point Sal to Tomales Bay. Map shows from Monterey, Salinas, Mt. Bache, Petaluma, and a number of other features and locations along the coast. The chart was produced under the supervision of A. D. Bache, Superintendent of the U.S. Coast Survey (and grandson of Benjamin Franklin). Condition: Folding chart in good antique condition, nice impression on sturdy, mildly age-toned paper, slightly darkened along the folds. Size: Approx. 24 x 19 inches U.S. Coast Survey Preliminary Chart of Tomales Bay California Nice example of a mid-19th century chart or map (dated 1861)issued by the U. S. Government at the beginning of the Civil War showing Tomales Bay, in California. The bay is split in two, with the southern half to the right of the north part, which includes Tomales Point. Includes depth soundings and notes on tides, soundings and undersea dangers. The chart was produced under the supervision of A. D. Bache, Superintendent of the U.S. Coast Survey(and grandson of Benjamin Franklin). Condition: Folding chart in good antique condition, nice impression on sturdy, mildly age-toned paper, slightly darkened along the folds, a couple of wrinkles from misfolding. Size: Approx. 16 x 25 inches Will ship USPS Media Mail for free.

Price: 49.99 USD

Location: Lafayette, Colorado

End Time: 2025-02-04T18:02:38.000Z

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