Description: U.S. Coast Survey Preliminary Chart of Entrance to Koos Bay,Oregon Nice example of a mid-19th century coastal chart (dated1861) issued by the U. S. Government at the beginning of the Civil War showing KoosBay (Coos Bay), from Point Gregory to about the location of today's OregonRegional Airport. Named places and features include Cape Gregory, Pigeon Point,Fearless Rock, Tunnel Point, Koos Head, Point Yoakum, and the location of ashipwreck in the shallows of South Slough. Shows soundings in feet, magneticvariation, navigable channels, the location of breakers, and a tide table. Thechart was produced under the supervision of A. D. Bache, Superintendent of theU.S. Coast Survey (and grandson of Benjamin Franklin). Condition: Folding chart in good antique condition, niceimpression on sturdy, mildly age-toned paper, one small void at fold, some wrinkling, , slightly darkened along the folds. Size: Approx. 15 x 18 inches Will ship USPS Media Mail for free.
Price: 29.99 USD
Location: Lafayette, Colorado
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Date Range: 1850-1899
Type: Coastal Chart
US State: Washington Coast
Format: Folding Map
Printing Technique: Lithography
Year: 1861
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Cartographer/Publisher: A. D. Bache
City: Coos Bay
Country/Region: United States of America
