Historic Map : U.S.C.S. Map of Shoalwater Bay, Washington , 1853, Vintage Wall Art Size:24in x 30in this map is largely derived

this map is largely derived from an earlier wall map of North America produced by Colton and

This inclusion suggests that European cartographers had some awareness of North America's interior geography prior to formal exploration

Only one recorded example of this map has appeared at auction in the last 30 years

This map is part of the 10 map series prepared by Vaugondy for the Supplement to Diderot's Encyclopédie

This beautiful little map depicts the Caribbean island of St

Historic Map : U.S.C.S. Map of Shoalwater Bay, Washington , 1853, Vintage Wall Art Size:24in x 30in this map is largely derivedA rare hand colored 1853 costal chart of Shoalwater Bay, Washington. Includes impressive detail regarding oyster beds, banks, sand bars, and depth soundings. Hydrography by James Alden. Published under the supervision of A. D. Bache for the 1853 Report