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Alaska, US Coast Survey, America 1869 Date: 1869
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Alaska, US Coast Survey, America 1869 Date: 1869
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This stunning 19th-century map print, titled "Alaska and Part of Adjacent Seas," is an intriguing glimpse into the exploration and cartographic history of Alaska during the United States' early foray into the region. Dated 1869, the map was produced by the United States Coast Survey, a branch of the U.S. Navy that was responsible for creating detailed charts and maps of the country's waters and coastlines. The map is a testament to the extensive geographical knowledge that had been gained during the 17th and 1800s, as European and American explorers ventured into the vast and largely uncharted territories of the North Pacific. The map's intricate detailing of the coastlines, islands, and waterways of Alaska and its neighboring regions reflects the painstaking efforts of surveyors and cartographers to accurately document this remote and challenging landscape. At the time, Alaska was still largely unexplored and uninhabited by Americans, and the map provides a fascinating snapshot of the geographical knowledge available to those who might have been considering a journey to the region. The map also includes annotations and labels denoting various geographical features, including mountains, rivers, and bays, as well as the names of some of the indigenous tribes that inhabited the area. The map's antique aesthetic, with its intricate detailing and elegant typography, adds to its historical and artistic value. It is a reminder of the rich cartographic history of the United States and the remarkable achievements of the explorers, surveyors, and cartographers who helped to map and document the country's vast and diverse landscape.
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