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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 | Gulf Mexico nautical chart |
| Circa | 20th Century |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
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Gulf of Mexico Nautical Chart 20th CenturyU.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey · c. 20th Century
Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction
$80.00
Print Only · Ships Unframed
4.7567 customer reviews
Free U.S. shipping · arrives Oct 13 – Oct 20
Museum-grade archival paper
30-day returns from delivery · damaged arrivals reprinted free
Archive Notes
| Genre | Nautical Chart |
| Artist | U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey |
| Subject | Gulf Mexico nautical chart |
| Circa | 20th Century |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
Size Comparison
We restore and reproduce forgotten masterworks of graphic design on museum-grade paper — so they can live on your walls instead of in an archive.
The Story Behind the Print
This meticulously detailed nautical chart captures the vast expanse of the Gulf of Mexico as surveyed during the early-to-mid 20th century, when maritime commerce and oil exploration were transforming the region. Created by government surveyors and hydrographers, these vintage nautical charts were essential tools for navigating the Gulf's complex coastlines, shallow waters, and shipping channels that connected Texas, Louisiana, Florida, and Mexico.
The period marked a golden age of maritime mapping, as new technologies allowed for unprecedented precision in coastal surveys. Every depth sounding, reef marker, and harbor entrance was carefully documented to guide the growing fleet of merchant vessels, fishing boats, and early oil tankers that made the Gulf a vital economic corridor. This vintage coastal map represents both scientific achievement and the romance of an era when navigation still required intimate knowledge of wind, tide, and chart.
Reproduced on 325gsm museum-grade archival matte paper using giclée printing with fade-resistant archival inks, ensuring this maritime wall art will maintain its rich 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.
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