Description
Beautiful, antique set of two orthophotographic maps of Bay Keys & Snipe Keys, Florida & surrounding Monroe County area, including much of Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge. These are authentic 1972 edition, 1973 prints from the U.S. Geological Survey & NOT computer reproductions. See what the Florida Keys looked like over 50 years ago. Lots of intricate details & geological contours. Maps even have little squares for every house that existed at the time. The USGS cartographers were very thorough back then! 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 1972, printed 1973 Dimensions: 24" width x 27" height Features Points of Interest: Monroe County, Florida Keys, Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge, Gulf of Mexico, Jewfish Basin, Waltz Key Basin, Turkey Basin, Snipe Keys Lower Harbor Keys, West Harbor Key, Jewfish Channel, Cayo Agua, Old Dan Mangrove, Fish Hawk Key, Mallory Key, Mud Key Channel, Marvin Key, Barracuda Key, Crane Keys, Saddlebunch Keys, Key West National Wildlife Refuge, Bay Keys, Calda Channel, Bluefish Channel, Intracoastal Waterway & lots more keys, channels, islands & lighthouses. Condition: Good Vintage condition, commensurate with age. Map are in great shape for being about 50 years old. Have some edge-wear & old fold lines as-issued, but these will flatten easily & all will read as 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 Snipe Keys & Bay Keys, Florida 1972 Us Geological Survey Topographic Map - Monroe County, Great White Heron National Wildlife Fl
