Description: Sketch I Showing the Progress of the Survey in Section No. IX [Galveston Bay to Corpus Christi Bay] Nice example of a mid-19th century U.S. Coast Survey triangulation chart (dated 1861) issued at the beginning of the Civil War showing the Texas coast from Laguna Madre to Galveston Bay. Map shows from Laguna Madre at left to Galveston Bay at right with Matagorda Bay at center. Shows many townships including Corpus Christi, Galveston, Matagorda, Lamaar, Espiritu Santo and a partial route for the Arkansas and Mazatlan railroad. Shows detailed triangulation work, including various types of stations, and quite a bit of of coastal detail. The chart was produced under the supervision of A. D. Bache, Superintendent of the U.S. Coast Survey (and grandson of Benjamin Franklin). Condition: Folding chart in good antique condition, nice impression on sturdy, mildly age-toned paper, slightly darkened along the folds. Size: Approx. 27 x 11 inches Will ship USPS Media Mail for free.
Price: 44.99 USD
Location: Lafayette, Colorado
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Date Range: 1850-1899
Type: Triangulation Chart
US State: Texas Gulf Coast
Format: Folding Map
Printing Technique: Lithography
Year: 1861
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Cartographer/Publisher: A. D. Bache
City: Corpus Christi, Galveston
Country/Region: United States of America
