Preliminary Survey of Hatteras Inlet, North Carolina

Cartographer / Artist: Lieut. Comdg. J.N. Maffitt / A.D. Bache / U.S. Coast Survey

Date Created: 1857

Medium: Map

Physical Dimensions: 📐 18.0 × 18.6 in / 45.7 × 47.2 cm

Geographic Scope: Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, United States

Archive Catalog ID: 3296

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: US Coastal Surveys

A precise coastal chart mapping sounding depths, navigation markers, and shoals for the approaches to Ocracoke Inlet.

Condition: Authentic publication folds with minor handling creasing.. Ragged left margin contains original binding attachment tab fragments.. Clear, dark lines with excellent legibility of sounding data.. Pencil catalog code "3437" visible at lower left.

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Preliminary Survey of Hatteras Inlet, North Carolina

By Lieut. Comdg. J.N. Maffitt / A.D. Bache / U.S. Coast Survey

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period 1857 Map by Lieut. Comdg. J.N. Maffitt / A.D. Bache / U.S. Coast Survey documenting Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, United States. Measures 📐 18.0 × 18.6 in / 45.7 × 47.2 cm. Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Map
Sheet / Plate Size
📐 18.0 × 18.6 in / 45.7 × 47.2 cm
Date / Era
1857
Geographic Scope
Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, United States
Archive Catalog ID
3296
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Authentic publication folds with minor handling creasing.
  • Ragged left margin contains original binding attachment tab fragments.
  • Clear, dark lines with excellent legibility of sounding data.
  • Pencil catalog code "3437" visible at lower left.

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

A precise coastal chart mapping sounding depths, navigation markers, and shoals for the approaches to Ocracoke Inlet.

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