Description
Beautiful, antique map of Atlanitc City, New Jersey & surrounding Atlantic County. This is an authentic 894 edition, 1894 print from the U.S. Geological Survey & NOT a computer reproduction. It is from a Geologic Atlas folio & features the rare heading "A Barrier Beach Coast." See what the New Jersey shore looked like more than 125 years ago. Includes Delaware shore as well. Lots of intricate details & geological contours. Map even has little squares for every house that existed at the time. The USGS cartographers were very thorough back then! This is one of the rare maps where the topographic symbols & map guide are on the front. Perfect for the historian, map-lover, the curious or just as a conversation starter. Wonderful & rare. Vintage maps such as these make great gifts. Edition of 1894, printed 1894 Dimensions: 18 1/2" width x 22" height Features Cities & Towns: Margate City, Ventnor, Ventnor Heights, Atlantic City, West Atlantic City, Brigantine City, Absecon, Oceanville, Leeds Point Points of Interest: Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic County, Absecon Bay, Reed Bay, Little Bay, Great Bay, Brigantine Inlet, Island Beach, Broad Creek, Absecon Inlet, & more roads, houses, beaches, islands, rivers, inlets, marshes, lighthouses & creeks. Condition: Very Good Vintage condition, commensurate with age. This map is in great shape for being over 125 years old. Has light edge-wear & staple holes in the margin but this will add to vintage character when framed. We will happily adjust shipping price for multiple purchases. Maps are rolled up & shipped in sturdy mailing tubes, never folded. Antique Atlantic City, New Jersey 1894 Us Geological Survey Topographic Map Margate Ventnor, Brigantine, Absecon, Galloway County Nj
