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General Chart of Delaware and Chesapeake Bays and the Seacoast from Cape May to Cape Henry

 Collection — Object: 1
Identifier: Map-0024
Abstract

Map focuses on charting the waters of the Delaware and Chesapeake Bays, with depths marked in feet. Contains notes that include a tidal chart and sailing directions into each bay. This map was originally published in 1855 and reissued in 1882, after the principle surveyours had died.

Dates: 1855, 1882

Hell Gate and Its Approaches (reproduction)

 Collection — Object: 1
Identifier: Map-0384
Abstract

Map shows approaches to Hell Gate, showing water depth and current. It also contains a tide chart, sailing directions, and current note.

Dates: 1851

Norfolk Harbor, Virginia. Survey of the Coast of the United States

 Collection — Object: 1
Identifier: Map-0151
Abstract

Map charts water depth in Norfolk Harbor, with explanatory notes.

Dates: 1857

Potomac River, Sheet No. 4 (of four sheets)

 Collection — Object: 1
Identifier: Map-0109
Abstract

Map charts the Potomac River from Indian Head to Georgetown, including Washington, D. C., and Alexandria. It indicates that this is number four of four maps, but the first three are not present with this map.

Dates: 1875

Preliminary Chart of Hampton Roads and Elizabeth River, Virginia [Warwick County]

 Collection — Object: 1
Identifier: Map-0134
Abstract

Map shows water depths and contains a table of tide heights at certain locations.

Dates: 1857

Sketch C Showing the Progress of the Survey in Section III From 1843 to 1852. (Covering Chesapeake Bay)

 Collection — Object: 1
Identifier: Map-0028
Abstract

Sketch C is a coastal survey that focuses on the Chesapeake Bay, as surveyed 1843-1852.

Dates: 1852