Antique Chesapeake Bay, Maryland 1903 US Geological Survey Topographic Map – Crisfield, Asbury, Lawsons, Smith Island, Eastern Shore, MD

Beautiful, antique map of Crisfied and Smith on the Chesapeake Bay. This is an authentic 1903 print from the U.S. Geological Survey and NOT a computer reproduction.

See what the Chesapeake looked like more than 115 years ago, including the Fox Islands of Virginia. Places have disappeared or completely changed in the Bay since then. Lots of intricate details and geological contours. Map even has little squares for every house that existed at the time. The cartographers were very thorough back then! On the back is a description of topographic symbols and map guide.

Perfect for the historian, map-lover, the curious or just as a conversation starter. Wonderful and rare. Vintage maps such as this make great gifts.

Edition of 1903, printed 1903

Dimensions: 16 1/2" width x 20" height

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Cities & Towns: Smith Island, Crisfield, Lawsons, Asbury, Bedsworth, Lawsonia, Birdtown, Parsonville, Sackertown.

Points of Interest: Chesapeake Bay, Tangier Sound, Smith Island, Janes Island, Little Annemessex River, Jersey Island, Jenkins Creek, Ape Hole Creek, Johnson Creek, Fox Islands, Cedar Straits, Broad Creek, Great Fox Island, Does Hammock, Old House Cove, Somers Cove Lighthouse and many more small towns, roads, creeks, rivers, bays, islands, train tracks, schools, hills.

Condition: Good Vintage condition, commensurate with age. This map is in great shape for being over 115 years old. Some edge wear and archival tape application, all of which will read as character when framed.

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We will happily adjust shipping price for multiple purchases. Maps are rolled up and shipped in sturdy mailing tubes, never folded.