Reconnaissance of the Western Coast of the United States (Northern Sheet) from Umpquah River To The Boundary, Oregon – Washington) 1855
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This black and white, antique coastal survey was made for the United States Coast Survey. The surveys provide depth readings and notes on important coastal characteristics of the area mapped. The names of harbors, rivers, islands, channels, shoals, capes, inlets, and coastal towns are identified on the map. These charts show areas that have likely undergone significant changes due to modifications and recessions of coastal lands, making them fascinating to anyone interested in local geography and history. Sold folded as issued.This is a very special coastal chart in that it shows engraved views of all harbor entrances and memorable landforms.The engraved views are Cape Perpetua, Cape Lookout, Tillamook Head, Sail Rock, Destruction Island, Flattery Rocks, Tahtoosh Island, and Entrance to Columbia River, and Cape Disappointment.
Condition: Good Condition with some splits at folds and aging along folds
Map Maker: US Coast Survey Office
Coloring: Black and white
Year: 1855
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