Description: U.S. Coast Survey Reconnaissance of Entrance & Part ofCoquille River, Oregon Nice example of a mid-19th century coastal chart (dated1861) issued by the U. S. Government at the beginning of the Civil War showing theentrance and part of the Coquille River, in Oregon. Notes soundings in feet,magnetic variation, navigable channels, the location of breakers, drift wood,quick sand and a tide table. The chart was produced under the supervision of A.D. Bache, Superintendent of the U.S. Coast Survey (and grandson of BenjaminFranklin). Condition: Folding chart in good antique condition, niceimpression on sturdy, mildly age-toned paper, slightly darkened along the folds, a wrinkle from misfold. Size: Approx. 22 x 16 inches Will ship USPS Media Mail for free.
Price: 29.99 USD
Location: Lafayette, Colorado
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Date Range: 1850-1899
Type: Coastal Chart
US State: Oregon
Format: Folding Map
Printing Technique: Lithography
Year: 1861
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Cartographer/Publisher: A. D. Bache
City: Coos Bay
Country/Region: United States of America
