Approx. 23" X 40". Upper portion slight staining and minor loss as shown. Highly detailed Civil War era sea chart of part of the Potomac River, including Alexandria and Washington D.C. north to Georgetown. This chart includes soundings and buoy locations throughout the river, and details the creeks, rivers, canals, harbors and railroad lines that branch farther inland. The northern half of the map also includes fine detail in the cities of Alexandria and Washington D.C., depicting their gridded streets and the major landmarks in the capital, such as the Capitol, U.S. Arsenal, Navy Yard, Smithsonian Institution, and the PresidentÕs House. Coastal terrain is drawn in varying textures, and additional information in the map describes tides and lighthouses.

26.75 x 42.25 in