Preliminary Sketch of Galveston Bay Indicating Proposed Sites for Light Houses

Chart of Galveston Bay Indicating Proposed Sites for Light Houses. This is the first edition of the US Coast Survey's Charting of Galveston Bay, published in 1851. Great detail of West Bay, Galveston Bay, and East Bay shown including Galveston Island, Galveston, Bolivar Peninsula, and Turtle Bay. Inset maps of Clopper's Bar and Red Fish Bar are included. Many depth soundings, reefs, wrecks, and other details are noted. Some sailing directions and notes are shown as well.

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