Pacific | Nautical chart from 1863 | Giclée print
The work "The Pacific Ocean" was created in 1863 by cartographer Edward Weller and published in the Weekly Dispatch. The map focuses on the Pacific Ocean and depicts the geographical and political conditions of the time. It shows political borders, cities, topographical features, and various bodies of water. The detailed representations of coastlines, depths, and islands convey a structured picture of the Pacific region.
Special Features: The map clearly shows the political borders of 1863, illustrating the geopolitical order of that era. Cities and important settlements along the Pacific Rim are marked, indicating population centers and areas of colonial influence at the time. Hatching shows the topography of the surrounding landmasses, providing insight into the physical geography of regions bordering the Pacific. Drainage patterns and major rivers are also depicted, allowing the course of water towards the sea to be traced.
Historical maps show traces of time and use, the intensity and nature of which vary depending on the map and its purpose. The print offered is a reproduction.
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