Virginia Chesapeake Bay Cape Henery to Thimble Shoal Light
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WWII U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey (U.S.C. & G.S.) map. Chart #481 Originally published at Washington D.C. Feb 1945. This map is very detailed showing land masses, roads, towns, rivers, lakes, swamps, some topographic marks, towers, harbors, ledges, beaches, rocks, points, heads, shoals, fish trap areas, prohibited areas, coves, railroads, intracoastal waterways, and depth readings all along the coast. This map would make a great gift if you live in this area or know someone who does. Has the Department of Commerce seal printed on map. Other information detailed on map: “SOUNDINGS IN FEET AT MEAN LOW WATER” Includes details of: lights, buoys, radio beacons, Coast Guard Stations, radio towers, day beacons, storm warnings, authorities, nautical miles, and a tide level chart for different locations. Note: Date originally hand stamped on outside of margin. “Warning: Aids to navigation may be altered, interrupted or removed without notice. In general temporary changes due to war conditions are not incorporated on the chart.” This map also has notes of “Prohibited Anchorage”
Condition: Excellent
Map Maker: U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey
Coloring: Color
Year: 1945
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