1859 U.S. Coast Survey Chart or Map of the Chesapeake Bay
by Paul Fearn
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1859 U.S. Coast Survey Chart or Map of the Chesapeake Bay
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Paul Fearn
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Photograph
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1859 U.S. Coast Survey's progress chart of the Chesapeake Bay. The map covers from the mouth of the Susquehanna River southwards as far as Cape Henry and Norfolk. This chart includes both the Chesapeake Bay and Delaware Bay in full, as well as small portions of the Potomac River, Rappahannock River, York River, James River, Patapsco River and Patuxent River. Washington D.C., Cape May, Charleston, Baltimore, Annapolis, Chestertown, Easton, Cambridge and Norfolk, are identified. Triangulation points are noted throughout the region as well as all major islands, rivers, and inlets. Prepared under the supervision of A. D. Bache 1857 Superintendent's Report .
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February 14th, 2016
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