The Harbor of Holmes' Hole

YEAR PUBLISHED: 1851

The Harbor of Holmes' Hole

$175.00
SKU: 5

DESCRIPTION

Highly detailed map showing streets, farms, buildings and roads (more detail than typical of USCS maps) of Vineyard Haven, Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. Details the population center of Holmes’ Hole, (Vineyard Haven), West Chop, East Chop, Little Neck and Lagoon Pond, Eastville.
Depth sounding, notes on tides and detailed sailing instructions.
The triangulation for this chart was completed by C. M. Eakin. The topographical detail by H. I. Witing.
Dated 1847

FULL TITLE

The Harbor of Holmes' Hole

MAPMAKER/CARTOGRAPHER/AUTHOR

U.S. Coast Survey, Bache, A. D. Superintendent

PUBLISHER

PUBLICATION

Sketches Accompanying the Annual Report of the Superintendent of the United States Coast Survey, 1851 Senate Executive Document no. 6

DIMENSIONS (Inches)

14.5 X 10.5

CONDITION

Overall dark toning with slightly darker fold seam. Folded as issued. A very good copy despite the color, which I am certain can be washed to brighten up the chart. See photo for details.