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Print only · ships rolled in a protective tube, ready to frame
Archive Notes
| Genre | Nautical Chart |
| Artist | U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey |
| Subject | Great Lakes nautical chart |
| Circa | c. 1900–1930 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
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Great Lakes Nautical Chart Early 20th CenturyU.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey · c. 1900–1930
Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction
$80.00
Print Only · Ships Unframed
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 | Great Lakes nautical chart |
| Circa | c. 1900–1930 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
Size Comparison
We restore and reproduce vintage maps, charts and prints on museum-grade paper.
The Story Behind the Print
This meticulously detailed Great Lakes nautical chart captures the vast inland waterways that served as America's maritime highway during the early 20th century. Created when commercial shipping reached its peak on the Great Lakes, these vintage nautical charts were essential tools for captains navigating the treacherous shoals and ever-changing depths of our inland seas.
The early 1900s marked the golden age of Great Lakes shipping, with massive ore boats and grain vessels crossing these waters daily. Maritime surveyors worked tirelessly to map every reef, harbor, and shipping channel, creating vintage coastal maps that were literally lifelines for the crews who depended on them. The precise soundings and coastal features shown here represent countless hours of careful measurement and observation.
Each nautical map art piece is reproduced on 325gsm museum-grade archival matte paper using museum-quality giclée prints with fade-resistant archival inks, preserving every detail 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
“I love this map! It came in perfect condition and it is beautiful! We had to get a custom frame which can get pricey, especially for the size we chose 48 × 36 but it looks great and filled our large wall perfectly! Great find!”
“This is truly a high quality, authentic print of Texas, we LOVE it! We went with the big 48 x 36 print and it looks amazing. Justin was great to work with and very quick to answer my questions. Shipping was fast too. All around, we are more than happy with our purchase!”
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