1853
Maker: U.S. Coast Survey.
Antique hand colored coastal report chart of the coasts of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, Published by the United States Coast Survey, 1853. Includes New Orleans, Lake Maurepas, Lake Pontchartrain, Lake Borgne, Chandeleur Sound, Isle au Breton Sound, The Mississippi River (including the Delta of the Mississippi showing Oyster Bay, Bay Ronde, Blind Bay, Garden Island Bay, East Bay, etc.), the Mississippi Sound, Bon Secours Bay, Mobile Bay, Lake Ouatache, Barataria Bay, Timballier Bay, Terrebonne Bay, Caillou Bay, Atchafalaya Bay, and other surrounding waters. Features information regarding astronomical stations, magnetic stations, current stations, and tidal stations, etc. With folds, as issued. Very good overall antique condition with some mild toning throughout that is slightly darker at folds, and some tiny spots. Measures approximately 14.5" x 26.5" to the neatline.
Item Number: SOU375B