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| Keywords: 1853 U.S.C.S. Map of Cape Charles and Vicinity, Virginia - Geographicus - CapeCharles-uscs-1853.jpg A rare hand colored 1853 coastal chart Cape Charles Virginia Cape Charles forms the southeastern tip of the peninsula formed by the Chesapeake Bay At one time it was an important stop on the railroad and still serves as a ferry base for crossing the bay In addition the romantic scenic location has become a popular summer tourist destination Also depicted are Smith ™s Island The Isaacs and Fisherman ™s Island Includes detailed depth soundings the location of a light house and sailing instructions Published under the supervision of A D Bache for the 1853 Report of the Superintendant of the U S Coast Survey 1853 Size in 14 5 11 5 object history credit line accession number CapeCharles-uscs-1853 Geographicus-source PD-art United States Coast Survey maps Old maps of Virginia 1853 maps Cape Charles Virginia | ||||
