Sketch D No. 6: Showing the progress of the Survey at Cape Fear River & Frying Pan Shoals, North Carolina

Cartographer / Artist: A.D. Bache (Superintendent, U.S. Coast Survey)

Date Created: 1851

Medium: Map

Physical Dimensions: 📐 9.1 × 10.3 in / 23.1 × 26.2 cm

Geographic Scope: Cape Fear, North Carolina, United States

Archive Catalog ID: 3527

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: US Coastal Surveys

An authentic 1851 coastal survey charting triangulation lines, soundings, and hydrographic data around Smiths Island and Cape Fear.

Condition: Significant edge wear and tearing on the left margin.. Minor foxing and toning throughout.. Visible folds and handling creases.. Hand-written pencil markings "3527 Moc" on left border.

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Sketch D No. 6: Showing the progress of the Survey at Cape Fear River & Frying Pan Shoals, North Carolina

By A.D. Bache (Superintendent, U.S. Coast Survey)

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period 1851 Map by A.D. Bache (Superintendent, U.S. Coast Survey) documenting Cape Fear, North Carolina, United States. Measures 📐 9.1 × 10.3 in / 23.1 × 26.2 cm. Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Map
Sheet / Plate Size
📐 9.1 × 10.3 in / 23.1 × 26.2 cm
Date / Era
1851
Geographic Scope
Cape Fear, North Carolina, United States
Archive Catalog ID
3527
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Significant edge wear and tearing on the left margin.
  • Minor foxing and toning throughout.
  • Visible folds and handling creases.
  • Hand-written pencil markings "3527 Moc" on left border.

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

An authentic 1851 coastal survey charting triangulation lines, soundings, and hydrographic data around Smiths Island and Cape Fear.

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