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Start Over Names Bache, A. D. (Alexander Dallas), 1806-1867 Level Collection
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

General Chart of Delaware and Chesapeake Bays and the Seacoast from Cape May to Cape Henry, 1855/1882

0.1 Cubic Feet 32 x 26 in.
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 surveyors had died.
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General Chart of Delaware and Chesapeake Bays and the Seacoast from Cape May to Cape Henry, 1855/1882 0.1 Cubic Feet 32 x 26 in.

Hassler, F. R. (Ferdinand Rudolph), 1770-1843
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 surveyors had died.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Hell Gate and Its Approaches (reproduction), 1851

0.1 Cubic Feet 36 x 24 in.
Map shows approaches to Hell Gate, showing water depth and current. It also contains a tide chart, sailing directions, and current note.
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Hell Gate and Its Approaches (reproduction), 1851 0.1 Cubic Feet 36 x 24 in.

Bache, A. D. (Alexander Dallas), 1806-1867
Map shows approaches to Hell Gate, showing water depth and current. It also contains a tide chart, sailing directions, and current note.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Norfolk Harbor, Virginia. Survey of the Coast of the United States, 1857

0.1 Cubic Feet 21 x 17.5 in.
Map charts water depth in Norfolk Harbor, with explanatory notes.
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Potomac River, Sheet No. 4 (of four sheets), 1875

0.1 Cubic Feet 25 x 42.5 in.
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.
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Potomac River, Sheet No. 4 (of four sheets), 1875 0.1 Cubic Feet 25 x 42.5 in.

Maedel, A. (Adolph)
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.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Preliminary Chart of Hampton Roads and Elizabeth River, Virginia [Warwick County], 1857

0.1 Cubic Feet 24 x 17 in.
Map shows water depths and contains a table of tide heights at certain locations.
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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

0.1 Cubic Feet 24 x 36 in.
Sketch C is a coastal survey that focuses on the Chesapeake Bay, as surveyed 1843-1852.
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