c. 1900
Maker: USGS.
Antique printed color coastal report chart showing northern portions of Maryland's coastline along the Chesapeake Bay, published by the U.S. Geological Survey. Shows Back River, Gunpowder River, Bush River, Spesutie Island, Elk Neck, Grove Point, Worton Creek, etc. Towns shown are Stillpond, Butlertown, Newtown, Perryman, Belcamp, Abingdon, Upper Falls, Kingsville, Greenwood, Whitemarsh, Middle River, North Point, and more. Includes topographical detail, railroads, names of major towns/cities, landings, wharfs, etc. With fold, as issued. Good to Very good overall antique condition with mild toning throughout, areas of very minor foxing/staining, very minor roughing of the outer edges of the paper, and some very mild seam separation (which has been archivally repaired.) Map measures approximately 9" x 13.75" (H x W) to the neatline.
Item Number: MAT263