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| Keywords: 1854 U.S. Coast Survey Chart or Map of California and Oregan north of San Francisco - Geographicus - WestCoastMiddle-uscs-1854.jpg A remarkable 1854 map by the United States Coast Survey Covers the coastline of California and Oregon from San Francisco depicted northwards as far as the Umpqua Umpquah River Offers soundings only along the coast line - suggesting the primitive state of the survey in this region The highlight of this map are the twelve stunning coastal profile views that decorate the right hand side of the map The upper left quadrant offers general information on tides and lighthouses as well as detailed sailing instructions for the region This chart is the central sheet of a series of three charts that the Coast Survey issues to show its progress in the region The positioning for this chart is the world of G Davidson The Hydrography was completed by a party under the command of James Alden Published under the direction of A D Bache one of the most influential superintendents to lead the U S Coast Survey 1854 dated Size in 22 5 23 object history credit line accession number WestCoastMiddle-uscs-1854 <i>Report of the Superintendent of the United States Coast Survey </i> Washington 1854 edition Geographicus-source PD-US PD-old-100 United States Coast Survey maps Old maps of California Old maps of Oregon 1854 maps | ||||
