This 1848 map of Nantucket charts rocks, flats, shoals, harbors, sounding information, fathoms, and topographic information of the area. It offers two views: one of the approach to Nantucket Harbor in 6 fathoms and the other an approach to Nantucket from the Western Channel. Like other maps before its time, this piece contains notes and sailing instructions. It is much more detailed than previous maps of the area as Nantucket had been a popular area for about a century at this time.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.25 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 2.3 × 2.8 × 0.002 in |
Map Maker: United States Coast Survey
Original Production Year: 1848
Original Production Year: 1848
