- Title: Sabine Bank to East Bay Including Heald Bank
- Author: U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey
- Date: 1945
- Medium: Chromolithograph
- Condition: Very Good - fold lines, light age toning and foxing,
- Inches: 33 1/8 x 44 [Paper]
- Centimeters: 84.14 x 111.76 [Paper]
- Product ID: 318094
Map of the Gulf Coast stretching from East Bay just east of Galveston Bay to Clam Lake just west of Sabine Pass. Map shows the Intracoastal Waterway and the region's rail routes, and also lists information related to water depths, magnetic variation, tides and currents, and climate and terrain.
The United States Coast and Geodetic Survey was the first scientific agency of the United States Government, established on February 10, 1807, initially to map and chart the country's coastline. Originally known as the Survey of the Coast, it evolved over time to become a comprehensive scientific organization responsible for numerous critical tasks, including mapping, geodesy, oceanography, and producing nautical and aeronautical charts.
Throughout its history from 1807 to 1970, the agency played a pivotal role in scientific exploration, supporting military operations, and developing critical navigation technologies, ultimately becoming a cornerstone of modern American scientific advancement. In 1970, the agency was incorporated into the newly formed National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), continuing its legacy of scientific innovation and exploration.