“My daughter loves the map in her room. She looks at is a lot . She points to all the places she wants to travel to. The packaging was great. It was very safe with all the bubble wrap! The frame was what I picked out. It arrived when it was suppose to. Thank you Liz”
Slimwood Silver · 36" x 48" · wall view
Archive Notes
| Genre | Nautical Chart |
| Artist | U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey |
| Subject | Chicago Lake Michigan nautical chart |
| Circa | c. 1900–1930 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
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Chicago Nautical Chart Lake Michigan Early 20th CenturyU.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey · c. 1900–1930
Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction
$80.00
Print only price · Shown framed
4.7567 customer reviews
Free U.S. shipping · arrives Oct 22 to Oct 29
Museum-grade archival paper
U.S. orders are printed and framed in the U.S.
30-day returns from delivery · damaged arrivals reprinted free
Archive Notes
| Genre | Nautical Chart |
| Artist | U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey |
| Subject | Chicago Lake Michigan nautical chart |
| Circa | c. 1900–1930 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
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We restore and reproduce vintage maps, charts and prints on museum-grade paper.
The Story Behind the Print
This hydrographic survey captures Chicago's bustling lakefront during the city's industrial golden age, when Lake Michigan served as a crucial maritime highway for grain, steel, and lumber. Created by government surveyors in the early 1900s, this nautical chart maps the intricate network of breakwaters, shipping channels, and harbor infrastructure that made Chicago the freight capital of the Midwest.
Every depth sounding and navigation marker tells the story of a city transforming its shoreline to accommodate massive Great Lakes freighters. The precise cartographic detail reveals how engineers carved deep-water channels through shallow lake bottoms, creating the artificial harbor that would cement Chicago's dominance in American commerce.
Printed on 325gsm museum-grade archival matte paper using fade-resistant giclée inks, ensuring this vintage nautical chart maintains its historical authenticity for generations.
Colors may vary slightly between screens and the finished piece — the print will always be richer.
About the Frame
Framed pieces are built to order in solid wood with clear acrylic glazing, dry-mounted artwork, a kraft paper dust cover, and hanging wire. Each piece arrives ready to hang. No mat. Satin Black has a 7/8-inch face and adds 1.25 inches to the total width and height. Slimwood Silver and Slimwood Gold have a 1 1/8-inch face and add 1.75 inches to the total width and height.
The selected size refers to the artwork itself. Framed orders are custom made and ship within 7 to 10 business days, free in the U.S. See our shipping and return policies for framed piece details.
Customer notes
From our collectors
4.7567 customer reviews
“Love my hometown Santa Monica map and I can’t wait to get it framed! Would have done it through Justin but due to Covid-19 he didn’t know when that would be. So I’ll just get it done myself. Can’t wait to hang it-know exactly where it will go! Justin was kind and answered my questions in a very timely manner. Thank you again!”
“So thrilled with my purchase! The map and frame turned out beautifully, and Justin was incredible to work with. He was communicative and helpful when I needed my item shipped as soon as possible/expedited. I even had to switch shipping addresses after my order was already processed, and they switched it with no problem. Will definitely be making another purchase from Archive! Thanks Justin!”
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