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2012ref. 11846Scarecrow Press. Very Good with no dust jacket; Glossy Pictorial cover with glued binding; . bottomo corn lightly bumped; seems unread; No marks or writing clean . tight binding;. 2012. Fourth Edition. Hardcover. 0810849194 . Historical Dictionaries of Africa; 523 pages . Scarecrow Press hardcover
ref. 77880Small packet of materials concerning investment opportunities in St. Petersburg Florida mailed by Strout Realty to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Spencer of Delavan Wisconsin on March 22 1957. The contents consist of an informational brochure about the city and a detailed list with pricing information for fifteen "Strout Bargains" in St. Petersburg. Four of the properties are marked "Sold" and there is a holographic correction to the price of the final listing: "A Retirement Gem" for $3950. Located on the Pinellas peninsula between Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico "St. Pete" experienced a population boom during the 1950s with the return of retiree resettlement which had declined precipitously during the Great Depression. At this same time as the brochure notes there was "increasing demand for Florida citrus products" which attracted many small farmers to the region. unknown
ref. 77874Small packet of marketing materials for the Lakeville Subdivision in North Fort Myers Florida. Housed in a Thomas Realty envelope mailed on April 15 1957 to E.R. Spencer of Delavan Wisconsin the contents include an introductory letter a carbonless purchase contract in triplicate and a detailed plat map 16" x 10". The letter references a booklet which is not present. Located along the Tamiami Trail U.S. 41 north of Fort Myers the Lakeville Subdivision was advertised as a "tropical wonderland" with homesites starting at $250. The plat map corresponds to the second section of the subdivision; presumably the first section had already been sold. However it appears the second section did not attract sufficient investors as this portion of the property remains largely undeveloped. unknown
1915ref. 77876Chicago: Murdock Land Company 1915. Informational booklet for the short-lived Murdock Colony Farms on the Arcadia Prairie in South Florida. At the time the property was located in DeSoto County; today it would be situated in Charlotte County on the Gulf side of the Florida peninsula. Includes detailed answers to 111 frequently asked questions and a monthly planting calendar. "The entire tract is divided into 3395 farms and 3395 town lots - and sold a farm and a lot together for $210.00 - payable ten dollars each month. The farms range in size from a 400 acre general farm to a 10 acre fruit farm and truck farm." According to an article in the November 2021 issue of Between the Lines the official newsletter of the Charlotte County Libraries and History "John Milton Murdock's Colony Farms failed after the first rainy season brought extensive flooding that destroyed crops. Attempts to create a canal system to prevent flooding and provide irrigation during the dry season proved unsuccessful and Murdock ultimately fled the area after only a few years." Booklet: 32 pp. including the wrappers 3 1/4" x 6" with a map on the rear panel. Printed on pink paper and bound with two staples. Some very mild toning and wear; otherwise very good. Scarce OCLC locates no holdings. Murdock Land Company unknown
2019ref. 2-1794389261Independently published 2019. Paperback. New. 558 pages. 10.00x8.00x1.26 inches. Independently published paperback
1917ref. 40733Washington D.C.: Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey 1917. Large folding nautical chart printed on heavy paper stock. Colored. A rare original coastal survey of the south eastern Florida coastline from Boca Raton to Jupiter encompassing Lake Worth West Palm Beach and Delray Beach. Established by President Thomas Jefferson in 1807 as the Survey of the Coast the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey was the United States' first civilian scientific agency. This agency has followed its mission to survey the U.S. coastline create nautical charts of the coast and help increase maritime safety since its founding and has often played fascinating roles in significant chapters of U.S. history. It served in all theaters of the Civil War in the service of the Union Army and Navy pioneered acoustic exploration in the wake of the sinking of the Titanic and during WWI it worked to detect enemy submarines. In addition this agency worked to survey and produce detailed maps and renderings of the U.S. coast. These nautical survey maps commonly referred to as "T-sheets" provide fascinating insights into the history of the United States coastline which has and will continue to shift. These maps are the most important data source for understanding the physical and ecological characteristics of the U.S. shoreline. The present map is a highly detailed and accurate sea chart of the coast of southeast Florida and an important historical view of the developing state. Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey unknown
1916ref. 40724Washington D.C.: Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey 1916. Large folding nautical chart printed on heavy paper stock. Colored. A rare original coastal survey of Florida from Tampa Bay to the Keys including Tampa St. Petersburg Sarasota Fort Myers Naples and of Northern Cuba including Havana. Established by President Thomas Jefferson in 1807 as the Survey of the Coast the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey was the United States' first civilian scientific agency. This agency has followed its mission to survey the U.S. coastline create nautical charts of the coast and help increase maritime safety since its founding and has often played fascinating roles in significant chapters of U.S. history. It served in all theaters of the Civil War in the service of the Union Army and Navy pioneered acoustic exploration in the wake of the sinking of the Titanic and during WWI it worked to detect enemy submarines. In addition this agency worked to survey and produce detailed maps and renderings of the U.S. coast. These nautical survey maps commonly referred to as "T-sheets" provide fascinating insights into the history of the United States coastline which has and will continue to shift. These maps are the most important data source for understanding the physical and ecological characteristics of the U.S. shoreline. The present map is a highly detailed and accurate sea chart of the Greater Florida Gulf region and an important historical view of a developing Florida. Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey unknown
1918ref. 40712Washington D.C.: Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey 1918. Large folding nautical chart printed on heavy paper stock. Colored. A rare original coastal survey of Florida from Jupiter to Tampa including West Palm Beach Miami Boca Raton Fort Lauderdale Miami the Keys and Fort Meyers as well as the Bahamas and a partial mapping of the northern Cuban coastline including Havana. Established by President Thomas Jefferson in 1807 as the Survey of the Coast the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey was the United States' first civilian scientific agency. This agency has followed its mission to survey the U.S. coastline create nautical charts of the coast and help increase maritime safety since its founding and has often played fascinating roles in significant chapters of U.S. history. It served in all theaters of the Civil War in the service of the Union Army and Navy pioneered acoustic exploration in the wake of the sinking of the Titanic and during WWI it worked to detect enemy submarines. In addition this agency worked to survey and produce detailed maps and renderings of the U.S. coast. These nautical survey maps commonly referred to as "T-sheets" provide fascinating insights into the history of the United States coastline which has and will continue to shift. These maps are the most important data source for understanding the physical and ecological characteristics of the U.S. shoreline. The present map is a highly detailed and accurate sea chart of Southern Florida and the Northern Caribbean region and an important historical view of a developing Florida. Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey unknown
1921ref. 40736Washington D.C.: Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey 1921. Large folding nautical chart printed on heavy paper stock. Colored. A rare original coastal survey of Florida and Alabama from Pensacola Bay showing Perdido Bay including Pensacola Perdido Key and Orange Beach. Established by President Thomas Jefferson in 1807 as the Survey of the Coast the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey was the United States' first civilian scientific agency. This agency has followed its mission to survey the U.S. coastline create nautical charts of the coast and help increase maritime safety since its founding and has often played fascinating roles in significant chapters of U.S. history. It served in all theaters of the Civil War in the service of the Union Army and Navy pioneered acoustic exploration in the wake of the sinking of the Titanic and during WWI it worked to detect enemy submarines. In addition this agency worked to survey and produce detailed maps and renderings of the U.S. coast. These nautical survey maps commonly referred to as "T-sheets" provide fascinating insights into the history of the United States coastline which has and will continue to shift. These maps are the most important data source for understanding the physical and ecological characteristics of the U.S. shoreline. The present map is a highly detailed and accurate sea chart of the coastal border between Florida and Alabama and an important historical view of the developing states. Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey unknown
1919ref. 40705Washington D.C.: Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey 1919. Large folding nautical chart printed on heavy paper stock. Colored. A rare coastal survey of the Florida Keys including Newfound Harbor Key Ramrod Key Summerland Key Cudjoe Key Sugarloaf Key Saddlebunch Keys and Big Coppitt Key. Established by President Thomas Jefferson in 1807 as the Survey of the Coast the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey was the United States' first civilian scientific agency. This agency has followed its mission to survey the U.S. coastline create nautical charts of the coast and help increase maritime safety since its founding and has often played fascinating roles in significant chapters of U.S. history. It served in all theaters of the Civil War in the service of the Union Army and Navy pioneered acoustic exploration in the wake of the sinking of the Titanic and during WWI it worked to detect enemy submarines. In addition this agency worked to survey and produce detailed maps and renderings of the U.S. coast. These nautical survey maps commonly referred to as "T-sheets" provide fascinating insights into the history of the United States coastline which has and will continue to shift. These maps are the most important data source for understanding the physical and ecological characteristics of the U.S. shoreline. The present map is a highly detailed and accurate sea chart of Florida Keys and an important historical view of a developing Florida. Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey unknown
1916ref. 40727Washington D.C.: Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey 1916. Large folding nautical chart printed on heavy paper stock. Colored. A rare original coastal survey of Cape Canaveral to Key West including Jupiter West Palm Beach Boca Raton Fort Lauderdale Hollywood Miami the Keys the Everglades Naples and the Bahamas. Established by President Thomas Jefferson in 1807 as the Survey of the Coast the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey was the United States' first civilian scientific agency. This agency has followed its mission to survey the U.S. coastline create nautical charts of the coast and help increase maritime safety since its founding and has often played fascinating roles in significant chapters of U.S. history. It served in all theaters of the Civil War in the service of the Union Army and Navy pioneered acoustic exploration in the wake of the sinking of the Titanic and during WWI it worked to detect enemy submarines. In addition this agency worked to survey and produce detailed maps and renderings of the U.S. coast. These nautical survey maps commonly referred to as "T-sheets" provide fascinating insights into the history of the United States coastline which has and will continue to shift. These maps are the most important data source for understanding the physical and ecological characteristics of the U.S. shoreline. The present map is a highly detailed and accurate sea chart of Florida's Coast and Keys region and an important historical view of the developing state. Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey unknown
1916ref. 40717Washington D.C.: Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey 1916. Large folding nautical chart printed on heavy paper stock. Uncolored. Rare original coastal survey of Florida's Apalachee bay. Established by President Thomas Jefferson in 1807 as the Survey of the Coast the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey was the United States' first civilian scientific agency. This agency has followed its mission to survey the U.S. coastline create nautical charts of the coast and help increase maritime safety since its founding and has often played fascinating roles in significant chapters of U.S. history. It served in all theaters of the Civil War in the service of the Union Army and Navy pioneered acoustic exploration in the wake of the sinking of the Titanic and during WWI it worked to detect enemy submarines. In addition this agency worked to survey and produce detailed maps and renderings of the U.S. coast. These nautical survey maps commonly referred to as "T-sheets" provide fascinating insights into the history of the United States coastline which has and will continue to shift. These maps are the most important data source for understanding the physical and ecological characteristics of the U.S. shoreline. The present map of the Florida coastline is notable for the inclusion of St Marks light house built at the head of the St Marks River to assist in navigation to and from the important 19th century agricultural port of St Marks. This map is a highly detailed and accurate sea chart of the Apalachee Bay from Fish Creek to Alligator Point and an important historical view of a developing Florida. Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey unknown
1921ref. 40729Washington D.C.: Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey 1921. Large folding nautical chart printed on heavy paper stock. Colored. A rare original coastal survey of the Northern Gulf coast from Florida to Louisiana encompassing Panama City Rosemary Beach Seaside Grayton Destin Pensacola Gulf Shores Mobile Gulfport and the Mississippi Delta. Established by President Thomas Jefferson in 1807 as the Survey of the Coast the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey was the United States' first civilian scientific agency. This agency has followed its mission to survey the U.S. coastline create nautical charts of the coast and help increase maritime safety since its founding and has often played fascinating roles in significant chapters of U.S. history. It served in all theaters of the Civil War in the service of the Union Army and Navy pioneered acoustic exploration in the wake of the sinking of the Titanic and during WWI it worked to detect enemy submarines. In addition this agency worked to survey and produce detailed maps and renderings of the U.S. coast. These nautical survey maps commonly referred to as "T-sheets" provide fascinating insights into the history of the United States coastline which has and will continue to shift. These maps are the most important data source for understanding the physical and ecological characteristics of the U.S. shoreline. The present map is a highly detailed and accurate sea chart of the Gulf coasts of Florida Alabama Mississippi and Louisiana and an important historical view of the developing states. Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey unknown
1922ref. 40720Washington D.C.: Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey 1922. Large folding nautical chart printed on heavy paper stock. Colored. A rare original coastal survey of Key West Harbor. Established by President Thomas Jefferson in 1807 as the Survey of the Coast the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey was the United States' first civilian scientific agency. This agency has followed its mission to survey the U.S. coastline create nautical charts of the coast and help increase maritime safety since its founding and has often played fascinating roles in significant chapters of U.S. history. It served in all theaters of the Civil War in the service of the Union Army and Navy pioneered acoustic exploration in the wake of the sinking of the Titanic and during WWI it worked to detect enemy submarines. In addition this agency worked to survey and produce detailed maps and renderings of the U.S. coast. These nautical survey maps commonly referred to as "T-sheets" provide fascinating insights into the history of the United States coastline which has and will continue to shift. These maps are the most important data source for understanding the physical and ecological characteristics of the U.S. shoreline. The present map of the Florida coastline is notable in displaying the Overseas Railroad as the only main land transportation link between the Keys. At the time this map was published the overseas highway had yet to be built and tourism and travel in the region was limited to boat or train. This map is a highly detailed and accurate sea chart of Key West and an important historical view of a developing Florida. Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey unknown
1921ref. 40700Washington D.C.: Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey 1921. Large folding nautical chart printed on heavy paper stock. Colored. A rare coastal survey of Pensacola Bay including Perdido Key Pensacola and Pensacola Beach. Established by President Thomas Jefferson in 1807 as the Survey of the Coast the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey was the United States' first civilian scientific agency. This agency has followed its mission to survey the U.S. coastline create nautical charts of the coast and help increase maritime safety since its founding and has often played fascinating roles in significant chapters of U.S. history. It served in all theaters of the Civil War in the service of the Union Army and Navy pioneered acoustic exploration in the wake of the sinking of the Titanic and during WWI it worked to detect enemy submarines. In addition this agency worked to survey and produce detailed maps and renderings of the U.S. coast. These nautical survey maps commonly referred to as "T-sheets" provide fascinating insights into the history of the United States coastline which has and will continue to shift. These maps are the most important data source for understanding the physical and ecological characteristics of the U.S. shoreline. The present map is a highly detailed and accurate sea chart of Pensacola Bay and an important historical view of a developing Florida. Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey unknown
1919ref. 40697Washington D.C.: Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey 1919. Large folding nautical chart printed on heavy paper stock. Colored. A rare coastal survey of Key West Harbor including Key West and several anchorage points for potential naval use complete with a U.S. Navy seal. Established by President Thomas Jefferson in 1807 as the Survey of the Coast the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey was the United States' first civilian scientific agency. This agency has followed its mission to survey the U.S. coastline create nautical charts of the coast and help increase maritime safety since its founding and has often played fascinating roles in significant chapters of U.S. history. It served in all theaters of the Civil War in the service of the Union Army and Navy pioneered acoustic exploration in the wake of the sinking of the Titanic and during WWI it worked to detect enemy submarines. In addition this agency worked to survey and produce detailed maps and renderings of the U.S. coast. These nautical survey maps commonly referred to as "T-sheets" provide fascinating insights into the history of the United States coastline which has and will continue to shift. These maps are the most important data source for understanding the physical and ecological characteristics of the U.S. shoreline. The present map is a highly detailed and accurate sea chart of Key West and an important historical view of a developing Florida. Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey unknown
1921ref. 40692Washington D.C.: Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey 1921. Nautical chart printed on heavy paper stock. Colored. A rare coastal survey of the Florida Keys including Key Largo Islamorada Long Key Marathon Key and Everglades National Park. Established by President Thomas Jefferson in 1807 as the Survey of the Coast the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey was the United States' first civilian scientific agency. This agency has followed its mission to survey the U.S. coastline create nautical charts of the coast and help increase maritime safety since its founding and has often played fascinating roles in significant chapters of U.S. history. It served in all theaters of the Civil War in the service of the Union Army and Navy pioneered acoustic exploration in the wake of the sinking of the Titanic and during WWI it worked to detect enemy submarines. In addition this agency worked to survey and produce detailed maps and renderings of the U.S. coast. These nautical survey maps commonly referred to as "T-sheets" provide fascinating insights into the history of the United States coastline which has and will continue to shift. These maps are the most important data source for understanding the physical and ecological characteristics of the U.S. shoreline. The present map is a highly detailed and accurate sea chart of BLANK and an important historical view of a developing Florida. Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey unknown
1921ref. 40685Washington D.C.: Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey 1921. Nautical chart printed on heavy paper stock. Colored. A rare coastal survey of Florida from Fernandina to Jacksonville including Amelia Island Atlantic Beach Neptune Beach and the St. Johns River. Established by President Thomas Jefferson in 1807 as the Survey of the Coast the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey was the United States' first civilian scientific agency. This agency has followed its mission to survey the U.S. coastline create nautical charts of the coast and help increase maritime safety since its founding and has often played fascinating roles in significant chapters of U.S. history. It served in all theaters of the Civil War in the service of the Union Army and Navy pioneered acoustic exploration in the wake of the sinking of the Titanic and during WWI it worked to detect enemy submarines. In addition this agency worked to survey and produce detailed maps and renderings of the U.S. coast. These nautical survey maps commonly referred to as "T-sheets" provide fascinating insights into the history of the United States coastline which has and will continue to shift. These maps are the most important data source for understanding the physical and ecological characteristics of the U.S. shoreline. The present map is a highly detailed and accurate sea chart of the Florida coast from Fernandina to Jacksonville and is an important historical view of the state. Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey unknown
1916ref. 40703Washington D.C.: Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey 1916. Large folding nautical chart printed on heavy paper stock. Colored with minor wear. A rare coastal survey of Florida around Daytona including Ormond Beach Daytona Beach Port Orange New Smyrna Beach and Edgewater. Established by President Thomas Jefferson in 1807 as the Survey of the Coast the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey was the United States' first civilian scientific agency. This agency has followed its mission to survey the U.S. coastline create nautical charts of the coast and help increase maritime safety since its founding and has often played fascinating roles in significant chapters of U.S. history. It served in all theaters of the Civil War in the service of the Union Army and Navy pioneered acoustic exploration in the wake of the sinking of the Titanic and during WWI it worked to detect enemy submarines. In addition this agency worked to survey and produce detailed maps and renderings of the U.S. coast. These nautical survey maps commonly referred to as "T-sheets" provide fascinating insights into the history of the United States coastline which has and will continue to shift. These maps are the most important data source for understanding the physical and ecological characteristics of the U.S. shoreline. The present map is a highly detailed and accurate sea chart of the Daytona area and an important historical view of a developing Florida. Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey unknown
1917ref. 40682Washington D.C.: Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey 1917. Nautical chart printed on heavy paper stock. Colored. A rare coastal survey of the Pensacola area including Destin Fort Walton Santa Rosa Island and Pensacola Beach. Established by President Thomas Jefferson in 1807 as the Survey of the Coast the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey was the United States' first civilian scientific agency. This agency has followed its mission to survey the U.S. coastline create nautical charts of the coast and help increase maritime safety since its founding and has often played fascinating roles in significant chapters of U.S. history. It served in all theaters of the Civil War in the service of the Union Army and Navy pioneered acoustic exploration in the wake of the sinking of the Titanic and during WWI it worked to detect enemy submarines. In addition this agency worked to survey and produce detailed maps and renderings of the U.S. coast. These nautical survey maps commonly referred to as "T-sheets" provide fascinating insights into the history of the United States coastline which has and will continue to shift. These maps are the most important data source for understanding the physical and ecological characteristics of the U.S. shoreline. The present map is a highly detailed and accurate sea chart of the Pensacola area and an important historical view of a developing Florida. Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey unknown
1916ref. 40684Washington D.C.: Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey 1916. Nautical chart printed on heavy paper stock. Colored. A rare coastal survey of Florida from Venice Beach to Fort Myers including Cape Coral Boca Grande and Port Charlotte. Established by President Thomas Jefferson in 1807 as the Survey of the Coast the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey was the United States' first civilian scientific agency. This agency has followed its mission to survey the U.S. coastline create nautical charts of the coast and help increase maritime safety since its founding and has often played fascinating roles in significant chapters of U.S. history. It served in all theaters of the Civil War in the service of the Union Army and Navy pioneered acoustic exploration in the wake of the sinking of the Titanic and during WWI it worked to detect enemy submarines. In addition this agency worked to survey and produce detailed maps and renderings of the U.S. coast. These nautical survey maps commonly referred to as "T-sheets" provide fascinating insights into the history of the United States coastline which has and will continue to shift. These maps are the most important data source for understanding the physical and ecological characteristics of the U.S. shoreline. The present map is a highly detailed and accurate sea chart of the Fort Myers area and an important historical view of a developing Florida. Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey unknown
1917ref. 40708Washington D.C.: Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey 1917. Large folding nautical chart printed on heavy paper stock. Colored with minor wear. A rare coastal survey of Florida from Port Canaveral to Vero Beach including Satellite Beach Melbourne and Palm Bay. Established by President Thomas Jefferson in 1807 as the Survey of the Coast the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey was the United States' first civilian scientific agency. This agency has followed its mission to survey the U.S. coastline create nautical charts of the coast and help increase maritime safety since its founding and has often played fascinating roles in significant chapters of U.S. history. It served in all theaters of the Civil War in the service of the Union Army and Navy pioneered acoustic exploration in the wake of the sinking of the Titanic and during WWI it worked to detect enemy submarines. In addition this agency worked to survey and produce detailed maps and renderings of the U.S. coast. These nautical survey maps commonly referred to as "T-sheets" provide fascinating insights into the history of the United States coastline which has and will continue to shift. These maps are the most important data source for understanding the physical and ecological characteristics of the U.S. shoreline. The present map is a highly detailed and accurate sea chart of the Florida coast and an important historical view of the developing state. Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey unknown
1916ref. 40706Washington D.C.: Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey 1916. Large folding nautical chart printed on heavy paper stock. Colored. A rare coastal survey of Tampa Bay including Tampa St. Petersburg Clearwater Anna Maria Island and Bradenton. Established by President Thomas Jefferson in 1807 as the Survey of the Coast the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey was the United States' first civilian scientific agency. This agency has followed its mission to survey the U.S. coastline create nautical charts of the coast and help increase maritime safety since its founding and has often played fascinating roles in significant chapters of U.S. history. It served in all theaters of the Civil War in the service of the Union Army and Navy pioneered acoustic exploration in the wake of the sinking of the Titanic and during WWI it worked to detect enemy submarines. In addition this agency worked to survey and produce detailed maps and renderings of the U.S. coast. These nautical survey maps commonly referred to as "T-sheets" provide fascinating insights into the history of the United States coastline which has and will continue to shift. These maps are the most important data source for understanding the physical and ecological characteristics of the U.S. shoreline. The present map is a highly detailed and accurate sea chart of Tampa Bay and an important historical view of a developing Florida. Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey unknown
1921ref. 40696Washington D.C.: Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey 1921. Large folding nautical chart printed on heavy paper stock. Colored. A rare coastal survey of Florida from Fernandina to Jacksonville including Amelia Island Atlantic Beach Neptune Beach and the St. Johns River. Established by President Thomas Jefferson in 1807 as the Survey of the Coast the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey was the United States' first civilian scientific agency. This agency has followed its mission to survey the U.S. coastline create nautical charts of the coast and help increase maritime safety since its founding and has often played fascinating roles in significant chapters of U.S. history. It served in all theaters of the Civil War in the service of the Union Army and Navy pioneered acoustic exploration in the wake of the sinking of the Titanic and during WWI it worked to detect enemy submarines. In addition this agency worked to survey and produce detailed maps and renderings of the U.S. coast. These nautical survey maps commonly referred to as "T-sheets" provide fascinating insights into the history of the United States coastline which has and will continue to shift. These maps are the most important data source for understanding the physical and ecological characteristics of the U.S. shoreline. The present map is a highly detailed and accurate sea chart of Florida from Fernandina to Jacksonville and an important historical view of the developing state. Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey unknown
1920ref. 40721Washington D.C.: Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey 1920. Large folding nautical chart printed on heavy paper stock. Uncolored. A rare original coastal survey of Apalachicola Bay and Cape San Blas including St. George Island. Established by President Thomas Jefferson in 1807 as the Survey of the Coast the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey was the United States' first civilian scientific agency. This agency has followed its mission to survey the U.S. coastline create nautical charts of the coast and help increase maritime safety since its founding and has often played fascinating roles in significant chapters of U.S. history. It served in all theaters of the Civil War in the service of the Union Army and Navy pioneered acoustic exploration in the wake of the sinking of the Titanic and during WWI it worked to detect enemy submarines. In addition this agency worked to survey and produce detailed maps and renderings of the U.S. coast. These nautical survey maps commonly referred to as "T-sheets" provide fascinating insights into the history of the United States coastline which has and will continue to shift. These maps are the most important data source for understanding the physical and ecological characteristics of the U.S. shoreline. The present map of the Florida coastline precedes the development of the town of Eastpoint and the building of the John Gorrie Memorial Bridge which connects Eastpoint with Apalachicola. The current site of Eastpoint is marked as Godleys Bluff on the present map. This map is a highly detailed and accurate sea chart of the coastal Florida and an important historical view of the developing state. Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey unknown
