Sketch D No. 4: Showing the progress of Deep Sea Soundings in Sections II, III & IV

Cartographer / Artist: A.D. Bache Superintendent / C.O. Boutelle / Lieut. J.N. Maffitt

Date Created: 1851

Medium: Map

Physical Dimensions: 📐 12.1 × 12.4 in / 30.7 × 31.5 cm

Geographic Scope: Cape Fear River, North Carolina, United States

Archive Catalog ID: 4081

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: US Coastal Surveys

A highly precise hydrographic survey chart documenting sounding depths and sailing channels for the Cape Fear River entrances.

Condition: Moderate publication fold creasing with associated soft handling ridges.. Archival strip reinforcement applied along the leftmost margin edge.. Crisp, clear lithographic ink contrast across all text blocks.. Pencil marking "3438" written on the bottom right margin track.

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Sketch D No. 4: Showing the progress of Deep Sea Soundings in Sections II, III & IV

By A.D. Bache Superintendent / C.O. Boutelle / Lieut. J.N. Maffitt

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period 1851 Map by A.D. Bache Superintendent / C.O. Boutelle / Lieut. J.N. Maffitt documenting Cape Fear River, North Carolina, United States. Measures 📐 12.1 × 12.4 in / 30.7 × 31.5 cm. Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Map
Sheet / Plate Size
📐 12.1 × 12.4 in / 30.7 × 31.5 cm
Date / Era
1851
Geographic Scope
Cape Fear River, North Carolina, United States
Archive Catalog ID
4081
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Moderate publication fold creasing with associated soft handling ridges.
  • Archival strip reinforcement applied along the leftmost margin edge.
  • Crisp, clear lithographic ink contrast across all text blocks.
  • Pencil marking "3438" written on the bottom right margin track.

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

A highly precise hydrographic survey chart documenting sounding depths and sailing channels for the Cape Fear River entrances.

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