“I contacted Paolo to see if she had a map of a certain coastal area that wasn't currently available on her site. She responded within a few hours and located the print by the next day. I received the map a few days after shipping. I couldn't be happier with the quality of the print or the service. She was an absolute pleasure to deal with!!!”
Slimwood Silver · 36" x 48" · wall view
Archive Notes
| Genre | Nautical Chart |
| Artist | U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey |
| Subject | Monterey Bay California nautical chart |
| Circa | 20th Century |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
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Monterey Bay Nautical Chart California 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 9 – Oct 16
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 | Monterey Bay California nautical chart |
| Circa | 20th Century |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
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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 detailed nautical chart captures Monterey Bay's dramatic underwater topography during the mid-20th century, when California's central coast was becoming a hub for marine research and commercial fishing. Created by government surveyors, the chart reveals the bay's famous submarine canyon—one of the deepest underwater gorges on the Pacific coast, plunging nearly two miles below the surface just offshore.
The precision required for these vintage nautical charts was extraordinary. Each depth sounding was hand-measured by maritime surveyors, creating an intricate portrait of the seafloor that guided everything from sardine boats to naval vessels. This was the golden age of Monterey's Cannery Row, when John Steinbeck was documenting the bustling waterfront and the newly established Hopkins Marine Station was pioneering oceanographic research in these very waters.
Printed on 325gsm museum-grade archival matte paper using fade-resistant giclée inks, ensuring this maritime wall art will maintain its crisp 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
“The print is beautiful and exactly what I expected. The customer service was OUTSTANDING. The seller went above and beyond to make sure I got my item in time for Christmas and even sent out a new one next day shipped because the first one wasn’t moving along fast enough through the postal service. Definitely recommend this seller and will be purchasing more from this shop in the future. Thank you!”
“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!”
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