Coast Chart No. 107 Matagorda Bay Texas
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Coastal survey of Matagorda Bay from the early 1870s.
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Description
This fascinating nautical chart of Matagorda Bay, Texas was published in 1872 by the United States Coastal Survey under the leadership of A.D. Bache and Benjamin Pierce. Scores of depth sounds are provided (in feet), along with information on tidal patterns, navigational aids (buoys, lighthouses, etc.), and coastal hazards. Of notable interest is the ‘ghost’ town of Indianola, destroyed by hurricanes in 1875 and 1886 before being abandoned.
Map Details
Publication Date: 1872
Author: United States Coast Survey
Sheet Width (in): 42.5
Sheet Height (in): 27
Condition: B+
Condition Description: Formerly folded sheet has been professionally flattened and mounted onto linen for preservation and stability. Toning along old folds and faint spotting in the upper right. Several spots of minor image loss at fold intersections has been colored in, though without the text (see scan). Good condition overall.
$95.00
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