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Slimwood Silver · 36" x 48" · wall view
Archive Notes
| Genre | Nautical Chart |
| Artist | U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey |
| Subject | San Francisco To Point nautical chart |
| Circa | c. 1900–1930 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
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San Francisco to Point Arena Nautical Chart 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 27 to Nov 3
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 | San Francisco To Point 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 San Francisco to Point Arena nautical chart captures the rugged California coastline as mariners saw it in the early 20th century. Created during the golden age of coastal surveying, when steamships and commercial vessels relied on precise depth soundings and lighthouse positions to navigate these treacherous waters. The chart reveals intimate details of Drakes Bay, Point Reyes, and the Marin headlands—information that meant the difference between safe harbor and shipwreck.
Part of the systematic coastal mapping efforts that transformed American maritime navigation, this chart represents both scientific precision and nautical artistry. The careful notation of depths, currents, and coastal features speaks to an era when cartography was both crucial infrastructure and beautiful craft. For Bay Area residents, it offers a fascinating glimpse of their familiar coastline through the eyes of working mariners.
Reproduced on 325gsm museum-grade archival matte paper using giclée printing technology and archival inks, ensuring your vintage 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.
Customer notes
From our collectors
4.7567 customer reviews
“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!!!”
“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!”
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